Definition
A method of accomplishing something that is unnecessarily difficult or complicated.
走彎路
He always tries to solve problems the hard way.
他總是試圖以困難的方式解決問題。
She found herself always doing tasks the hard way.
她發現自己總是以困難的方式完成任務。
They chose the harder route and ended up taking longer.
他們選擇了較難的路線，結果花費了更長的時間。
- C2
To learn a lesson through painful or unpleasant experiences rather than through instruction or guidance.
吃苦頭學教訓
If he doesn’t heed the advice, he will just have to learn the hard way.
如果他不聽從建議，他就只能從慘痛經驗中學習了。
She made a mistake and learned the hard way.
她犯了錯，從慘痛經驗中學到了教訓。
I tried to warn him, but he chose to experience it the hard way.
我試圖警告他，但他選擇了從慘痛經驗中學習。