distinguished service in war; great contributions
Meanings
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distinguished military service; war exploits
literaryOriginally refers specifically to achievements in warfare, where '汗马' (sweating horse) symbolizes the arduous battles fought by soldiers on horseback.
This general rendered distinguished military service for the founding of the nation.
He made monumental contributions to the company's development.
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This report summarizes the team's great contributions to past projects.
noun phrase
great contributions; monumental achievements
formalIn modern usage, extends beyond military contexts to describe significant contributions in any field such as business, science, or politics.
The veteran employee has made great contributions to the company and deserves recognition.
This scientific research achievement is the result of years of monumental work by him and his team.