an uphill battle
英 /ən ˈʌphɪl ˈbætl/
中文释义
艰难的仗
A challenging struggle that requires significant effort.
常用搭配
- a real uphill battle真正的硬仗
- face an uphill battle面对艰难战
- quite an uphill battle相当艰难
例句
- Losing weight over the holidays is always an uphill battle.过节期间减肥永远是场艰难的仗。
- Winning back that client will be an uphill battle.想赢回那个客户会是场硬仗。