Pyrrhic
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What Does Pyrrhic Mean?
- 胜利的代价高昂
- 钳制的胜利
Pyrrhic Pronunciation
/ˈpɪrɪk/
Pyrrhic Definition
adjective
Definition
Relating to a victory that comes at such a great cost to the victor that it is nearly tantamount to defeat.
In ZH
指胜利的代价如此高昂，以至于几乎等同于失败的胜利。
How to Use Pyrrhic in a Sentence
- The general's victory was pyrrhic, as he lost most of his troops in the battle.
- Although they won the championship, it was a pyrrhic victory, with injuries to key players.
- Her promotion felt like a pyrrhic achievement due to the immense stress it brought.
- They celebrated their pyrrhic win, but the losses overshadowed the joy.
- Winning the election turned out to be a pyrrhic victory, as the party was divided afterward.
noun
Definition
A victory that comes at a heavy cost to the victors.
In ZH
一种付出巨大代价的胜利。
How to Use Pyrrhic in a Sentence
- The battle was a pyrrhic, costing both sides dearly.
- His pyrrhic victories in negotiations left him with no allies.
- Winning the case felt more like a pyrrhic than a true legal victory.
- The company achieved a pyrrhic success, as their reputation suffered.
- In the history of war, many battles have been regarded as pyrrhic victories.