| 单词 | for the long haul |
| 释义 | > as lemmasfor (also over) the long haul 2. In extended use: a lengthy or difficult task or process. Also (esp. in for (also over) the long haul): an extended period of time. ΚΠ 1898 Milwaukee (Wisconsin) Sentinel 8 Jan. 4/3 A bill to secure a pension for a deceased soldier's dependent stepmother is a long haul for the gratitude of a nation. 1931 Atlanta Constit. 15 July 11/2 Both champions proved they had the fiber for the long haul, which ought to be an important ingredient in all championship contests. 1936 L. C. Douglas White Banners vi. 123 Florid, peaches-and-cream blondes weren't intended for long hauls of worry. 1968 Newsday (N.Y.) 13 Jan. (Weekend section) 22/2 How about a weekend jaunt to break that long haul from now to summer vacation time? 1994 Vibe Nov. 80/1 It's been a long haul for the reggae veterans of Inner Circle. 2008 M. Frankel Hats & Eyeglasses (2009) iii. 43 He was a big loser over the long haul, and the kind of guy you want in a game. < as lemmas |
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