1.But as markets have fallen, many investors could struggle to pay back the loans.
pay back 偿还;报复
He burst into tears, begging her to forgive him and swearing to pay back everything he had stolen.
他突然哭了起来,求她原谅他并发誓要偿还他偷的所有东西 。
Some day I'll pay you back for this!
总有一天我会为此报复你的!
2."The government's rescue measures could curb the slides in a short term, but are powerless in reversing the long-term trend," he says.
in a(the) short term 短期内
In the short term, chemical sprays are clearly an effective way to control pests.
从短期来看,喷洒化学药品显然能有效控制虫害 。
In the short term, the medicine may not be very effective.
从眼前来看,这药可能疗效不是很大 。