protracted

英 [prəˈtræktɪd]

美 [prəˈtræktɪd]

adj.  延长的; 拖延的; 持久的

过去分词：protracted　

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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

• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• We still have to wage a protracted struggle against bourgeois and petty-bourgeois ideology.
  我们同资产阶级和小资产阶级的思想还要进行长期的斗争。
• 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。
• 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 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。
• 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。
• The two men joke that during the protracted negotiations they saw each other more often than their wives.
  这两个人开玩笑地说，在旷日持久的谈判中，他们看到彼此的时间超过了各自与妻子相处的时间。
• 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？