long haul

noun

1. 费时费力的工作
   a difficult task that takes a long time and a lot of effort to complete
   1. 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。

1. Revitalising the Romanian economy will be a long haul.
   罗马尼亚经济的复兴将是一项长期而艰巨的工作。
2. It was a long haul home and we arrived exhausted.
   搬运回家的这段路程特别长，到家时我们已精疲力尽。
3. Or is this new generation truly different-wielding enduring financial clout for the long haul?
   还是这新的一代真的有所不同&能够长期保持着薪酬上的影响力？
4. This attitude, over the long haul, will develop very resentful and uncooperative family members.
   这种态度，日积月累，在家人之间就会发展为抱怨和不和。
5. They are prepared for the long haul.
   他们做好了长期作战的准备。
6. Some long haul nonstop flights may now have to land for refueling.
   部分长途直达航班现在可能需要在中途着陆加油。
7. If you're a Twilight fan, chances are you're in it for the long haul.
   如果你是一个《暮光之城》的粉丝，机会就在于你为它长期投入。
8. And now they're all in it for the long haul.
   现在，他们（孩子们）都已经习惯了，并可作持久的远程航海了。
9. But I didn't quite see them together for the long haul.
   但我不认为他们能长期在一起。
10. It's a long haul to the next town.
    到新城镇的距离很远。
11. Over the long haul, elevated blood pressure can damage organs and fuel a cascade of problems.
    长时间看，血压升高能破坏器官和引出一系列问题。
12. Stents for the long haul: what do we need?
    长期放置支架：我们需要做些什么？
13. He's recovering, but it's gonna be a long haul.
    他在复原中，但得花上段时间。
14. It is a long haul from New York to Los angeles.
    从纽约到洛杉矶的距离很远。
15. This Recommendation covers the transmission-related aspects of passive optical components used in long haul networks and access networks.
    本建议包括了在长的拖运网和接入网中使用的无源光器件的传输相关方面。
16. Why don't you go on to college? Over the long haul, it's important for your future to have a college degree.
    为什么你不上大学？从长远来看，大学毕业对你将来在事业上的发展是很重要的。
17. It was a long haul doing the degree part-time, but it was worth it.
    在职攻读学位的过程虽然费时很长且很辛苦，但是非常值得。
18. It's been a long haul, but at last we have completed the job.
    这一直是一项费时费力的工作，但最后我们还是完成了。
19. Persistence: You're in this for the long haul.
    毅力：你将要面临的是一场持久战。
20. He just needs to know you're here for the long haul.
    他只要知道你会长久留下来。
21. They have a long haul in front of them.
    摆在他们面前的是漫长而又艰巨的工作。
22. It takes time to exercise, but it will pay off over the long haul.
    训练是要花费时间的，但以长远眼光来看，它会有所回报。
23. It is in the hands of the tournament organisers to choose their games wisely, for the long haul.
    为了持久的利益，联赛组织者很明智地选择游戏。
24. When you go for a Taurus, go for the long haul.
    如果你要走向金牛座，你就准备进行一次长时间的拔河比赛吧！
25. New technology of high-speed and ultra long haul fiber-optic communication system;
    超长站距光传输技术在电力系统具有广阔的应用前景。
26. I realize I'm in Toastmasters for the long haul.
    我明白我演讲会将有更长远的路要走。
27. Emirates has a surprise for children traveling on board their long haul flights.
    阿联酋航空为乘坐长途航班的儿童们送上了一份惊喜。
28. Our moral convictions must arm us to face the ambiguity inseparable from the long haul.
    我们的道德信念必须使我们武装起来，正视同持久争夺不可分割地联系在一起的模棱两可现象。
29. I would stick to just investing for the long haul and not try to time the market meanwhile.
    我会坚持长线投资，而不会尝试捕捉时场时机。
30. We know we are in it for the long haul, and that steadfast determination will be as important as the discovery and development of new tools.
    我们知道这是一个漫长的过程，坚定的决心与发现和发展新方法同等重要。

n.

be in sth for the long haul

• 愿意坚持到底
  to be willing to continue doing a task until it is finished
  1. I promise I am in this for the long haul.
     我保证我会坚持到底。

over the long haul

• 长时间；长久
  over a long period of time

noun

1. a journey over a long distance
   1. it's a long haul from New York to Los Angeles

2. a period of time sufficient for factors to work themselves out
   1. in the long run we will win
   2. in the long run we will all be dead
   3. he performed well over the long haul

   Synonym:    long run