a long-distance running race, strictly one of 26 miles 385 yards (42.195 km)
马拉松赛跑。
[usu. with modifier]a long-lasting or difficult task or operation of a specified kind
马拉松式的任务(或行动)
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the last leg of an interview marathon which began this summer .始于今夏的马拉松式采访的最后阶段。
[as modifier]of great duration or distance; very long
马拉松式的,历时长久(或长距离)的
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embarking on a marathon UK tour .开始一次漫长的英国之旅。– DERIVATICES
marathoner noun .
"late 19th cent.: from