marathon
n
1 (also Marathon) long-distance running race (of about 42 km or 26 miles) 马拉松赛跑(约42公里或26英里)
I´ve never run a marathon. 我从未参加过马拉松赛跑.
She won the gold medal in the women´s marathon at this year´s Olympic Games. 她在今年奥运会女子马拉松赛跑中赢得金牌.
2 (fig 比喻) long-lasting event which is hard to endure 拖时长久令人难以忍受的事情
My job interview was a real marathon. 我那次求职面试简直是马拉松式的长谈.
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a marathon session, exam, etc 马拉松式的会议、 考试等.