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。

背景音乐：dying in the sun 很有意境吧 ~