a losing battle
US /ə ˈluːzɪŋ ˈbætəl/
UK /ə ˈluːzɪŋ ˈbætəl/

成语
1.
注定失败的战斗, 徒劳的努力
a struggle or effort that is certain to fail
示例:
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Trying to convince him is a losing battle; he never changes his mind.
试图说服他是一场注定失败的战斗;他从不改变主意。
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Fighting against the new policy felt like a losing battle.
与新政策作斗争感觉像是一场注定失败的战斗。
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