marathon 漫长的
The treaty was finally passed after a four-day marathon debate 这个条例经过四天漫长的辩论后终于通过。
The marathon meeting lasted until 2:00am, without any conclusions.这会议拖拖拉拉一直开到早上两点，可没得出任何结论
Our interrogation of the witness turned into a marathon -- 我们对那证人的盘问持续了很长时间
double standard 双重标准
Critics claim double standard . 批评人士指责该公司采用双重标准
My parents have a double standard. 我父母采用双重标准。
I don't have a double standard in promotions. 我在提升雇员时没有双重标准。