protraction
noun [ U ] formal uk/prəˈtræk.ʃən/ us/prəˈtræk.ʃən/
延长，拖延
the state of lasting for a long time or being made to last longer than necessary
The unnecessary protraction of the approval process is slowing work on other issues. 审批过程不必要的拖延耽误了有关其他问题的工作。
Jury trials often suffer inordinate protraction. 陪审团审判常常拖得太久。
See: protracted
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- A delay at this point in the program is not unheard of, but if the protraction continues there will be problems.
- Protraction of the crisis has devastated local communities.
- Protraction of the conflict prolongs suffering and endangers peace and stability.