新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

protracted

英  [prəˈtræktɪd]
    
美  [prəʊ-]

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1拖拉的

    Something, usually something unpleasant, that is protracted lasts a long time, especially longer than usual or longer than you hoped.

    双语例句

    例:

    However, after protracted negotiations Ogden got the deal he wanted.

    然而,经过拖拉的谈判,奥格登还是得到了他想要的那笔交易。

    例:

    a protracted civil war.

    一场旷日持久的内战。