uphill battle
US /ˈʌpˌhɪl ˈbætəl/
UK /ˈʌpˌhɪl ˈbætəl/
名词
艰苦的战斗, 逆境
a struggle or contest in which one is at a disadvantage and which is therefore difficult to win
示例:
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Getting this project approved is going to be an uphill battle.
让这个项目获得批准将是一场艰苦的战斗。
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Fighting against the established system felt like an uphill battle.
与既定制度作斗争感觉像是一场艰苦的战斗。