Pyrrhic

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈpɪɹɪk/

Adjective

not-comparable

(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).

Japanese Meaning

ピュルフス（古代ギリシャの将軍）に関連する、またはその特性を示す意味。 / 極めて高い代償を払って得られた成果や勝利、すなわち費用や損失が大きすぎて実際の利益が薄い状態を表す意味。

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The museum's new exhibit displayed Pyrrhic artifacts that illuminated previously unknown aspects of the king's campaigns.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

博物館の新しい展示では、ピュロスに関係する遺物が展示され、その王の遠征についてこれまで知られていなかった側面が明らかになった。

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Sense（1）

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

The Pyrrhic army lost the Pyrrhic war.

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Sense（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 […]

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