It was a war of attrition.

这是一场消耗战。

《牛津词典》

The rebels have declared a cease-fire in their war of attrition against the government.

在与政府的消耗战中，叛军已宣布停火。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

The long war of attrition exhausted the strength of both countries.

这场长期的消耗战耗尽了两国的力量。

《新英汉大辞典》

The great war of attrition in Virginia.

当时在弗吉尼亚还有一场大持久战

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"It is a long war of attrition with no end in sight, " wrote Gerges.

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Recognizing Hannibal was too strong to confront directly, Fabius conducted a masterful war of attrition.

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