But they soon discovered that realizing this prospect would require a longer and more arduous journey than they had anticipated. In fact, it would take at least a generation, during which much of the effort of modern life would have to be made, while the fruits of this effort would remain elusive.
但是，他们马上发现，实现这一前景之路原比预期的要漫长艰辛。实际上，至少需要一整代人才能做到。这段时间里，他们不得不为现代生活奔波劳累，而辛苦劳作的果实却可望不可及。