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

• 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。
• A mythical historical narrative to justify the case for such a protracted war is already being articulated.
  为证明这场旷日持久的战争的合理性，有人已经采用了一种神话般的历史叙事方式。
• 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。
• Some are worried that this protracted quiet period is more than just a destocking cycle.
  一些人担心，这一段长时间的平静期不仅仅是一个去库存化周期。
• 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。
• This usually involves protracted negotiations with property owners.
  这方面的工作通常涉及与业主进行冗长的商议。
• This trend also provides a basis for our ability to fight a protracted war and win final victory.
  这个方面，又给予我们以能够持久和最后胜利的根据。
• Q: Can I avoid this protracted battle with my mind?
  我可以避免与自己的头脑长期战争麽？
• Yes, voters are angry about the prospect of protracted stagnation; some have gone on strike.
  是的，选民们对经济长期停滞的前景感到愤怒；有些人已经开始罢工了。
• The war to China must is a protracted war.
  对中国的战争应坚持持久战。