这样回报可能看起来很平稳，但只不过是一种假象——地产和私人股本就可以归为这一类。

The returns may look smooth but this is an illusion-property and private equity can fall into this category.

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把那些任务解决掉，通常意味着为其他改变清理了道路——还可能在性能，可维护性等方面提供最大的回报。

Having those tasks out of the way usually clears the path for other changes - and might provide the biggest payback, in terms of performance, maintainability, and so on.

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另一个担忧是，罗氏的长期愿景可能以牺牲部分股东的短期回报为代价。

Another worry is that Roche's long-term vision may come at the expense of the shorter-term returns expected by some shareholders.

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