oversupply; long-term
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
over-supplied; in excess of demand
neutralUsed to describe products, services, or professions where the market supply significantly exceeds demand. Often contrasted with '短线' (short-term/high-demand).
There are too many graduates in this major; it has become an oversupplied field.
The factory's overcapacity has led to all its products being in an oversupplied state.
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Over-supplied products usually require companies to adjust their production strategies.
adjective
long-term; taking a long time to yield returns
neutralUsed to describe investments, projects, or strategies that require a long time horizon to realize profits or benefits.
He prefers long-term investment and doesn't pay much attention to short-term market fluctuations.
This infrastructure project is a long-term one, expected to yield significant social benefits only after ten years.
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The fund manager recommends adopting a long-term holding strategy.