protraction
UK/prə'trækʃən/US/prәu'trækʃәn/
B1
Definitions
n.
The act of prolonging or drawing something out in time.
延长；拖延
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedNoun of protract: the 'pulling forward' of something in time, i.e. its prolonging.
Root tra still carries 109 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.protraction of negotiations谈判的拖延
- 2.protraction of conflict冲突的延续
- 3.protraction of proceedings诉讼程序的拖延
Example Sentences
- 1.
The protraction of the lawsuit drained both families financially.