in the long run

뜻

eventually, when considering effects over a lengthy period

오랜 기간에 걸친 결과를 따져 보면 결국.

예문

1. 1The better washing machine costs more now, but its lower bills will save money in the long run.
2. 2Learning these skills is slow, yet it should help your career in the long run.
3. 3The insulation is expensive today, but over twenty winters it will pay for itself in the long run.
4. 4Daily practice feels tedious now; in the long run, those small efforts will transform your playing.
5. 5Although the apprenticeship pays little initially, it should open better career opportunities in the long run.

문법

고정된 부사구로, 흔히 절의 처음이나 끝에 온다. the와 단수형 run은 그대로 둔다

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