protracted
adjective
UK/prəˈtræk.tɪd/
US/prəˈtræk.tɪd/
Definitions of protracted adjective
lasting longer than expected or necessary.
长期的；拖延的；拉长的
a protracted legal trial
一场旷日持久的法律审判
a protracted war that lasted for years
一场持续多年的漫长战争
a protracted meeting that seemed to never end
一场似乎永无止境的漫长会议