long-term W3 形容词 [通常用于名词前]

continuing for a long period of time, or relating to what will happen in the distant future 反义词 short-term :

the long-term future of the fishing industry

the long-term interests of the company

the long-term unemployed (= people who have not had a job for a long time )

the long-term effects of alcohol on the body

long-term plan/strategy/solution

long-term loan/investment

→ in the long term at term 1 ( 6 )