vt.延长，<贬>拖延（某事物）

原形：protract第三人称单数：protracts过去式：protracted过去分词：protracted现在分词：protracting

He protracted the meeting by an hour, discussing irrelevant details.
他延长了会议一个小时，讨论无关紧要的细节。
The pianist's fingers danced across the keys, producing a prolonged and beautiful melody.
钢琴家的手指在琴键上跳跃，演奏出悠长而动听的旋律。
The surgery was a protracted affair, taking several hours to complete.
手术过程漫长，花了几个小时才完成。
The negotiations were protracted, with both sides refusing to budge on their positions.
谈判持续了很长时间，双方都不肯让步。
The sunset was protracted, painting the sky with a vibrant palette of colors.
日落漫长而绚丽，将天空染成了一幅生动的色彩画卷。
His recovery from the illness was protracted, requiring patience and constant care.
他的康复过程漫长，需要耐心和持续的照料。
She took her time, protracting the moment before making a decision.
她不急于做决定，故意延长了思考的时间。
The author's novel had a protracted climax that kept readers on the edge of their seats.
作者的小说高潮部分冗长，让人紧张不已。
The teacher protracted the class by telling a long anecdote about her travels.
老师通过讲述一个冗长的旅行故事来延长课堂时间。
The legal battle between the two companies was protracted and costly.
这两家公司之间的法律纠纷旷日持久且代价巨大。