uphill
adj
1 sloping upwards; ascending 上坡的; 向上的
an ,uphill `road, `climb 上坡路、 向上的攀登
The last mile is all uphill. 最後一英里全是上坡路.
2 [attrib 作定语]
(fig 比喻) needing effort; difficult 费力的; 艰难的
It's uphill work learning to ride. 学骑马是件难事.
an ,uphill `task/`struggle 艰巨的任务[斗争]. uphill, adv up a slope 上坡: walk uphill 走上坡路.
🗣️ 情景例句
Is there much prospect of reaching a compromise?
达成妥协的前景如何?
It is not a sign of humility to declaim against pride.