marathon
UK/'mærәθәn/US
B2
Definitions
n.
A long-distance road race of 42.195 km; any prolonged, exhausting activity or event
马拉松赛跑；漫长艰苦的活动
v.
To run a marathon; to watch or read many episodes or installments in one sitting
参加马拉松；连续大量观看或阅读
Root Breakdown
Eponymmarathonother
=marathon
Example Sentences
- 1.
The marathon race attracts thousands of participants from around the globe each year.
- 2.
Writing her dissertation felt like a marathon rather than a sprint, requiring months of dedication.
- 3.
The negotiations became a marathon session lasting over twenty hours without breaks.