Pyrrhic victory
复数形式
Pyrrhic victories
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皮洛士式胜利, 得不偿失的胜利
a victory achieved at the cost of losing so many things in return
The phrase "Pyrrhic victory" is named after King Pyrrhus of Epirus, who won a battle against the Romans in 279 BC, but suffered such heavy losses that he was unable to capitalize on his victory and ultimately lost the war. In modern usage, this idiom is often used to describe a situation where a victory is achieved, but at a cost that outweighs the benefits.
- The army's victory in the battle was a Pyrrhic victory as they lost a large number of soldiers.
军队在战斗中的胜利是一场皮洛士式的胜利，因为他们失去了大量士兵。
- The company's victory in the lawsuit was a Pyrrhic victory since they had to pay a huge settlement.
公司在诉讼中的胜利是一场皮洛士式的胜利，因为他们不得不支付巨额和解金。
- The politician's victory in the election was a Pyrrhic victory since they had to make many compromises.
这位政治家在选举中的胜利是一场皮洛士式的胜利，因为他们不得不做出许多妥协。
- The team's lead in the game is a Pyrrhic victory as their star player has been injured.
球队在比赛中的领先是一场皮洛士式胜利，因为他们的明星球员受伤了。