It was a war of attrition.

这是一场消耗战。

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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》

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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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Teach for America, a national program with similar aims, has the same rate of attrition.

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

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