against all odds 顶住重重困难
Despite obstacles that are nearly impossible to overcome.
Against all odds the small group of talented but indigent musicians from the countryside became the most popular band in the capital, and recorded a very successful CD.
这几位来自乡村的才华出众但贫困潦倒的乐手克服了重重困难,终于成了京城最受欢迎的乐队,还录制了一张非常成功的 CD。