marathon
US /ˈmer.ə.θɑːn/
UK /ˈmer.ə.θɑːn/
1.
馬拉松
a long-distance running race, strictly one of 26 miles 385 yards (42.195 km)
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She trained for months to run her first marathon.
她訓練了幾個月才跑完她的第一個馬拉松。
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The city hosts an annual marathon that attracts runners worldwide.
該市每年舉辦一次馬拉松，吸引世界各地的跑步者。
2.
艱鉅的任務, 漫長的事件
any long and arduous task or event
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The all-night study session was a real marathon.
通宵學習真是一場馬拉松。
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Negotiations turned into a marathon, lasting for days.
談判變成了一場馬拉松，持續了好幾天。