●not by a ˈlong chalk (BrE) ( not by a ˈlong shotNAmE, BrE) (informal) not nearly; not at all差得远;绝不;一点也不◆‘Do you think she’s ready to take this exam?’ ‘No, not by a long chalk.’“你认为她准备好参加这次考试了吗?”“差得远呢。”◆This election isn’t over yet, not by a long shot.这次选举仍未结束,事实上,还差得远呢。