But this is usually a gradual process stretched out over a considerable time.

但这通常是个渐进过程，要持续相当长一段时间。

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It is important that both attention and behavior, once initiated in a particular direction, tend to persist in that direction for a considerable time interval.

重要的是，不论注意力还是行为，一旦以一个特定的方向开始了，就会在一个相当长的时间间隔中保持在那个方向上。

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The deep impact of the global financial crisis will be felt for a considerable time to come.

国际金融危机深层次影响在相当长时期依然存在。

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He spent a considerable amount of time on the European continent with his young tutee, Mr. Cavandish.

他花了大量时间,和学生研究欧洲大陆，他的学生也就是卡文迪许。

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It is no longer inconceivable that its growth could outpace China's for a considerable time.

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It's probably a year to a year and a half, but that's a considerable time.

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This columnist spends a considerable time on Capitol Hill meeting with legislative staff from both sides of the aisle.

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