hard-won

US /ˈhɑːrdˌwʌn/
UK /ˈhɑːrdˌwʌn/
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来之不易的, 辛苦得来的

obtained only after a great deal of effort and difficulty

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It was a hard-won victory for the team.
这是团队来之不易的胜利。
Her success was the result of hard-won experience.
她的成功是来之不易的经验的结果。