Question

read the source of the allusion. pyrrhus was an ancient greek king who won a battle but suffered very heavy losses. what is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below? the swordsman achieved a pyrrhic victory. a success that comes at a huge cost a victory against challenging odds a long - awaited triumph

Explanation:

According to the source, Pyrrhus won a battle but had heavy losses. So "Pyrrhic victory" means a success with a huge cost.

Answer:

a success that comes at a huge cost