No. 4,416 in Chinese
持久战
"持久战" means "protracted war."
In a sentence
我们对抗病毒的斗争是一场持久战。
Our fight against the virus is a protracted battle.
In this sentence, 持久战 is used to emphasize the prolonged and ongoing effort required to combat the virus.
实施环保措施需要持久战的决心。
Implementing environmental measures requires the determination of a protracted battle.
Here, 持久战 highlights the necessity of sustained and determined efforts to achieve long-term environmental goals.
学习新语言是一个持久战,但也充满了回报。
Learning a new language is a protracted battle, but also full of rewards.
持久战 in this context conveys the idea that mastering a language is a long-term and persistent endeavor, with significant benefits along the way.
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