running battle
US /ˈrʌnɪŋ ˈbætl/
UK /ˈrʌnɪŋ ˈbætl/

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持續的較量, 曠日持久的爭論
a prolonged dispute or conflict, especially one that is intermittent or involves a series of skirmishes
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The company has been engaged in a running battle with its competitors over market share.
該公司一直在與競爭對手進行持續的較量,爭奪市場份額。
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Their marriage was a running battle of wills.
他們的婚姻是一場持續的意志之戰。