marathon race; lengthy, drawn-out
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
marathon; long-distance running race (42.195 km)
Refers specifically to the long-distance foot race of 42.195 kilometers, or the Olympic event. Also used for endurance challenges like 'dance marathon'.
He runs ten kilometers every day to prepare for the upcoming marathon.
The Boston Marathon is one of the oldest marathon races in the world.
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It was her first time participating in a marathon, and she ran the whole distance.
adjective
drawn-out; lengthy; marathon (attributive)
Used attributively before nouns like 会议 (meeting) or 演说 (speech) to describe something that is excessively long and tedious. Often carries a negative or ironic connotation.
This marathon meeting has already lasted six hours, and everyone is exhausted.
The audience couldn't stand that politician's marathon speech.
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We don't want to engage in this kind of marathon-style negotiation; we hope to reach an agreement as soon as possible.