拖延

The protraction of the peace talks has frustrated both sides.
和平谈判的拖延使双方都感到沮丧。
The illness led to a protracted stay in hospital.
疾病导致了在医院的长期留院。
The economic recession has been a result of the government's protracted indecision.
经济衰退是政府长期犹豫不决的结果。
The project's completion was hampered by protracted negotiations with contractors.
与承包商的漫长谈判阻碍了项目完成。
The war caused a protraction of suffering for the civilian population.
战争导致平民的苦难延长。
The company's survival depends on resolving its financial problems without further protraction.
公司的存续取决于能否尽快解决财务问题，避免进一步拖延。
The protracted legal battle exhausted both the resources and the spirits of the family.
漫长的法律斗争耗尽了这家人的资源和精神。
The government is seeking ways to avoid a protracted trade dispute with its neighbors.
政府正寻求方法避免与邻国发生旷日持久的贸易争端。
The protraction of the rainy season affected crop yields negatively.
雨季的延长对作物产量产生了负面影响。
The recovery process from the injury was protracted, requiring months of rehabilitation.
从伤病中恢复的过程是漫长的，需要数月的康复期。