pyrrhic

• 形容以极其惨重的代价换来的胜利，这种胜利实际上等同于失败。

Describes a victory that is won at such great cost that it is equivalent to a defeat.

1. Relating to an ancient Greek war danceC2formalart

   Of or relating to a war dance of ancient Greece, typically performed in full armor.

   皮里希克舞的

   • The soldiers performed a pyrrhic dance before the battle.
   • Ancient texts describe the pyrrhic as a vigorous martial dance.
   • The pyrrhic dance was meant to intimidate enemies and boost morale.

2. Metrical foot of two unstressed syllablesC2formalart

   Of or relating to a metrical foot consisting of two short or unstressed syllables.

   抑制扬格

   • The pyrrhic foot is rare in English poetry.
   • Classical poets occasionally used a pyrrhic meter for effect.
   • A pyrrhic foot consists of two unstressed syllables in a row.

   同义词dibrach

3. Relating to Pyrrhus or his costly victoriesC2formal

   Of or relating to Pyrrhus, king of Epirus, or his exploits, especially his sustaining staggering losses in order to defeat the Romans.

   皮洛士式胜利

   • The general's pyrrhic victory left his army too weakened to continue.
   • Historians often cite the Battle of Asculum as a pyrrhic success.
   • A pyrrhic triumph is one where the cost outweighs the gain.

• 名词，指由两个短音或非重读音节组成的音步（即抑抑格），也指古希腊模仿战斗动作的军事舞蹈。

A noun referring to a metrical foot consisting of two short or unstressed syllables, or an ancient Greek war dance mimicking combat movements.

1. Metrical footC2formal

   A metrical unit consisting of two short or unstressed syllables, used in poetry.

   抑抑格

   • The poet used a pyrrhic to create a light, rapid rhythm.
   • In classical verse, a pyrrhic is often followed by a spondee.
   • The line begins with a pyrrhic, giving it a quick pace.

   同义词dibrach

2. Ancient war danceC2formal

   An ancient Greek dance that mimicked the movements of combat, often performed by armed dancers.

   皮里奇舞

   • The soldiers performed a pyrrhic to celebrate their victory.
   • The pyrrhic was a popular spectacle at ancient festivals.
   • Historians describe the pyrrhic as a vigorous, martial dance.