long haul

noun
🔊/ˌlɒŋ ˈhɔːl/
🔊/ˌlɔːŋ ˈhɔːl/
Idioms
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  1. [uncountable] (in the context or passenger flights or transporting goods) a long distance长时间;长久
    • I have never enjoyed flying long haul.我从不喜欢长途飞行。
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  2. [countable, usually singular] a difficult task that takes a long time and a lot of effort to complete费时费力的工作
    • She knows that becoming world champion is going to be a long haul.她知道要成为世界冠军需要长时间的艰苦努力。🔊🔊
Idioms
be in something for the long haul
  1. to be willing to continue doing a task until it is finished愿意坚持到底
    • I promise I am in this for the long haul.我保证我会对这事坚持到底。🔊🔊
over the long haul
  1. (especially North American English) over a long period of time长时间;长久