Definition
A method of accomplishing something that is unnecessarily difficult or complicated.
走彎路
He always tries to solve problems the hard way.
他总是试图以困难的方式解决问题。
She found herself always doing tasks the hard way.
她发现自己总是以困难的方式完成任务。
They chose the harder route and ended up taking longer.
他们选择了较难的路线，结果花费了更长的时间。
- C2
To learn a lesson through painful or unpleasant experiences rather than through instruction or guidance.
吃苦头学教训
If he doesn’t heed the advice, he will just have to learn the hard way.
如果他不听从建议，他就只能从惨痛经验中学习了。
She made a mistake and learned the hard way.
她犯了错，从惨痛经验中学到了教训。
I tried to warn him, but he chose to experience it the hard way.
我试图警告他，但他选择了从惨痛经验中学习。