protracted

英 [prəˈtræktɪd]

美 [prəˈtræktɪd]

adj. 延长的; 拖延的; 持久的

过去分词：protracted　

TEM8

Collins.1 / BNC.11329 / COCA.11768

牛津词典

adj.

延长的；拖延的；持久的
lasting longer than expected or longer than usual
1. protracted delays/disputes/negotiations
  持久的延误 / 争论 / 谈判

柯林斯词典

ADJ-GRADED 延长的；拖延的；持久的
Something, usually something unpleasant, that isprotractedlasts a long time, especially longer than usual or longer than you hoped.
1. 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。
2. ...a protracted civil war...
  持久的内战
3. The struggle would be bitter and protracted.
  斗争将会艰苦而漫长。

英英释义

adj

relatively long in duration
1. a drawn-out argument
2. an extended discussion
3. a lengthy visit from her mother-in-law
4. a prolonged and bitter struggle
5. protracted negotiations
Synonym:drawn-outextendedlengthyprolonged

双语例句

Given a protracted war, the problem of consolidating and expanding base areas constantly arises for every guerrilla unit.
只要是长期战争，根据地的巩固和发展的问题，是每个游击队经常发生的问题。
From all this it follows that our war cannot be won quickly but can only be a protracted war.
这一切，又规定了战争不能速胜，而只能是持久战。
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。
It is thus obvious that the war is protracted and consequently ruthless in nature.
（三九）样看来，战争的长期性和随之而来的残酷性，是明显的。
Quick decision in battle and campaign is a necessary condition for the strategy of a protracted war.
在战术和战役上的速决，是战略上持久的必要条件。
A protracted period of economic contraction risks the spread of social disorder and political conflict.
如果经济持续萎缩，我们将面临社会动荡和政治冲突的危险。
After protracted discussions, an agreement was finally made.
讨论拖延了一会儿之后，最终达成了协议。
But a protracted high level of unemployment will have a huge impact on future policy discussions.
但一个旷日持久的高失业水平将会有很大地影响到对未来政策的讨论。
She was late returning to the office after a protracted lunch.
慢吞吞地吃了一顿午饭，她回办公室晚了。
They waged a protracted war to rid their land of these aggressors.
他们进行了长期战争，把这些侵略者赶出国土。