Wordiyoprotract
🇬🇧 UK/prə'trækt/🇺🇸 US/prәu'trækt/
IELTSTOEFLGREB1
Definitions
v.
To extend or lengthen something, especially in time; to prolong.
延长，拖延
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.protract a dispute拖延争端
- 2.protract negotiations拖延谈判
- 3.protract the agony延长痛苦
- 4.[protract a conflict]拖延冲突
Example Sentences
- 1.
There is no reason to protract the meeting beyond its scheduled two hours.
- 2.
The lawyers attempted to protract the trial by filing numerous motions.
- 3.
Refusing to compromise will only protract the conflict and cause further suffering.