uphill battle
US /ˈʌpˌhɪl ˈbætəl/
UK /ˈʌpˌhɪl ˈbætəl/
名詞
艱苦的戰鬥, 逆境
a struggle or contest in which one is at a disadvantage and which is therefore difficult to win
範例:
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Getting this project approved is going to be an uphill battle.
讓這個項目獲得批准將是一場艱苦的戰鬥。
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Fighting against the established system felt like an uphill battle.
與既定制度作鬥爭感覺像是一場艱苦的戰鬥。