protraction
n[C, U]
(instance of) making sth last longer; extending 延长; 拖延; 伸展
Further protraction of the discussion will not achieve anything. 继续讨论下去并不能解决任何问题.
🗣️ 情景例句
As a matter of fact, my whole family banks here.
事实上, 我们全家都是贵行的顾客。
It's been 5 years since I last saw you.
我已5年没见你了
'Jumbo must weigh a few tons,' said a policeman afterwards, 'so it was fortunate that we didn't have to carry him.