单词 | Herculean |
释义 | Her·cu·leanBrE /ˌhɜːkjuˈliːən/ NAmE /ˌhɜːrkjuˈliːən/ adjective [usually before noun ]needing a lot of strength , determination or effort 费力的;需要决心的;艰巨的◆ a Herculean task 艰巨的任务Expressions from history and legendAchilles heel,Cinderella,Herculean,Mephistophelian,Midas touch,narcissism,odyssey,Prince Charming,Procrustean,Promethean,Pyrrhic,Robin Hood,Scylla and Charybdis,Sleeping Beauty,Stygian,TitanORIGINFrom the Greek myth in which Hercules proved his courage and strength by completing twelve very difficult tasks (called the Labours of Hercules ).源自希腊神话。赫拉克勒斯(Hercules)完成了十二项十分艰巨的任务(“赫拉克勒斯的功绩”),由此证明了他的勇气和力量。 |
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