marathon
US /ˈmer.ə.θɑːn/
UK /ˈmer.ə.θɑːn/
1.
马拉松
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.
她训练了几个月才跑完她的第一个马拉松。
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The city hosts an annual marathon that attracts runners worldwide.
该市每年举办一次马拉松，吸引世界各地的跑步者。
2.
艰巨的任务, 漫长的事件
any long and arduous task or event
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The all-night study session was a real marathon.
通宵学习真是一场马拉松。
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Negotiations turned into a marathon, lasting for days.
谈判变成了一场马拉松，持续了好几天。