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英语有些惯用语中含长或短这两个形容词，可以分别来学来记。 （1） At long last：最后；终于 Jimmy has been expecting a letter from his parents. At long last, it came. （2） Go a long way towards：对很有帮助 The extra income will go a long way towards paying the housing loan for him. （3） In the long run：终于 As long as a person works hard; he will succeed in the long run. （4） Too long drawn out：太冗长缓慢 What did you think of the professors talk? Not bad, but too long drawn out. （5） The long and the short of it：概括起来 Mr Hancock has given some reasons against employing Betty, but the long and short of it is that he does not like to work with such a young lady. （6） Before long：不久以后 Jasons new book will come out before long. （7） A short cut：捷径 Dont go along the main road. There is a short cut to your destination. （8） At short notice：临时通知 No one can expect others to do a good job at short notice. （9） Short with：对暴躁无礼 （i） Sorry for being short with you on the phone this morning. | 
