protract
US /prəˈtrækt/
UK /prəˈtrækt/
动词
延长, 拖延
to prolong or extend the duration of something, especially more than is necessary
示例:
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They tried to protract the negotiations to gain more time.
他们试图延长谈判以赢得更多时间。
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The dispute was protracted by a lack of communication.
由于缺乏沟通，争端被拖延了。
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