In a relationship, especially a long one, we assume we know our partner, how they feel and what they like.

在夫妻关系中，尤其是长期的夫妻关系中，我们以为自己了解伴侣，知道他们的感受及喜好。

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This disadvantage can be especially pronounced when the product or service sold is one that requires a long lead time before purchasing decisions are made.

这种缺点尤其在提供长交期的产品或者服务更加明显。

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This can take a long time, especially if any one of the services is slow to respond or if a user has subscribed to many services.

这可能需要花费很长时间，尤其是如果任何一项服务响应较慢或一个用户订阅了多项服务。

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Levered and short ETFs, however, can look like they have significant differences, especially when an unknowing investor buys one as a long-term investment.

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Yet it makes no sense to go for long-term tax policy with a lame-duck Congress, especially one more oppositional than the new one coming in January.

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It seems a long shot to take on what others are already doing quite well, especially all in one package.

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