Definition
Refers to a period of time in the future that can be categorized as long, medium, or short.
長期、中期或短期來說
This investment might be risky in the short term, but it has great growth potential in the long term.
這項投資在短期內可能有風險，但從長遠來看，它有很大的成長潛力。
The company is implementing a change plan; in the medium term, we anticipate some disruption, but in the long term, operations will be more efficient.
公司正在實施一項變革計畫；在中期內，我們預期會有一些混亂，但從長遠來看，運營將更加高效。
This new policy might cause some inconvenience in the short term, but in the long run, it will benefit environmental protection.
這項新政策在短期內可能會造成一些不便，但從長遠來看，它將有利於環境保護。