marathon
Произношение: [ˈmærəˌθɑn]
Слово
Контекст: «sports»
(noun) a long running race that is usually 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometers) long. People train for a long time to run a marathon, and it's often seen as a big challenge.
Пример
She trained hard for the marathon and finished it with a great time.
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He decided not to run the marathon because he was not ready for such a long race.
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Have you ever considered running a marathon?
Контекст: «endurance»
(noun) an event or activity that lasts a very long time or requires a lot of effort. It can be used for things like studying for a test or doing a long project.
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Studying for the final exam felt like a marathon, but I finally finished.
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The homework was not a marathon; I was able to complete it quickly.
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Is this project going to be a marathon or a sprint?
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