It could be years before we get our payment.

等我们拿到钱，可得些时间了。


It could be years before…..   要…..可得些时间了。    例：It could be years before the building is renovated.等到这楼房装修完，可得哪年哪月。It could be years before she figures out.等她搞明白是怎么回事，可得些年头了。