Pyrrhic

以两个短音节音步为特征的。

Of or characterized by pyrrhics (metrical feet with two short syllables).

皮洛士的,皮洛士是希腊将军和政治家(公元前319/318–272年)。

Of or relating to Pyrrhus (319/318–272 BCE), Greek general and statesman.

关于马其顿国王皮洛士的,或关于其对抗罗马时取得的惨胜的。

Relating to Pyrrhus, a Macedonian king, or some of his costly victories he had while fighting Rome.

以过大代价或损害取得而不值得的(如胜利、成就等)。

Achieved at too great a cost or detriment to have been worthwhile (as a victory, accomplishment, etc).