figurative. colloquial. An action or task requiring the prolonged exertion of effort, a struggle; a challenge. Cf. pull, n.1 6e.
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > difficulty > types of difficulty > [noun] > quality of being difficult or exacting > a difficult or demanding task (5) push1883 figurative. colloquial. An action or task requiring the prolonged exertion of effort, a struggle; a challenge. Cf. pull, n.1 6e. challenge1954 In weakened use: a difficult or demanding task, esp. one seen as a test of one's abilities or character. ass-kicker1973 A particularly challenging situation, problem, etc. Subcategories:— a difficult demand (2) |
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