protracted
adj. 拖延的; 延长的
v. 拖延“protract”的过去式和过去分词
Something, usually something unpleasant, that is protracted lasts a long time, especially longer than usual or longer than you hoped.
After protracted negotiations, Ogden got the deal he wanted...
经过长时间的谈判,奥格登得到了他想要的那笔生意。
...a protracted civil war...
持久的内战
1. relatively long in duration; tediously protracted;
WHY A PROTRACTED WAR?
为什么是持久战?
Downward movements in share prices and business activity came suddenly and could be severe and protracted.
股价和交易活动会突然的下降并且可能是长期的大幅下降.
The negotiations between the two sides were protracted.
双方进行了旷日持久的谈判.
A protracted struggle beckons on the shores of Poyang and China's other big lakes.
鄱阳湖和中国的其他大型湖泊畔将长期进行这场斗争.
They protracted their visit for some weeks.
他们将访期延长几个星期.