English Dictionary

Pyrrhic

/ˈpɪɹɪk/

adj

(not comparable) Of or relating to Pyrrhus (319/318–272 BC), Greek general and statesman. / Achieved at too great a cost or detriment to have been worthwhile (as a victory, accomplishment, etc).

The Pyrrhic victory left the army in ruins.

意味（1）

(not comparable) Of or relating to Pyrrhus (319/318–272 BC), Greek general and statesman.

The Pyrrhic army lost the Pyrrhic war.

意味（2）

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

Although this syndrome is thought to resemble patterns of Pyrrhic revenge […]