running battle
US /ˈrʌnɪŋ ˈbætl/
UK /ˈrʌnɪŋ ˈbætl/
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持续的较量, 旷日持久的争论
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.
该公司一直在与竞争对手进行持续的较量，争夺市场份额。
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Their marriage was a running battle of wills.
他们的婚姻是一场持续的意志之战。