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protracted

/proʊˈtræktɪd/
pro · tract · ed proʊ · ˈtræk · tɪd
English Definition
adj. prolonged; extended; lengthy
中文释义
拖延的，持久的
Significado en Español
prolongado, dilatado
한국어 뜻
장기화된, 지속적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kéo dài, lâu dài
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Example Sentence

The legal battle was a protracted affair.

这场法律战是一场持久的事件。

Synonyms
prolonged extended lengthy
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pro-(before) + tract(pull) + ed→ extended, prolonged.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In the lawyers'' meeting, the discussion was **protracted**, lasting several hours longer than anticipated.

  1. A shortened
  2. B prolonged
  3. C concluded
  4. D interrupted
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B — prolonged. “protracted” means adj. prolonged; extended; lengthy

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

After a ______ battle that dragged on for weeks, the weary army finally won.

  1. A brief
  2. B short
  3. C protracted
  4. D quick
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C — protracted. “protracted” means adj. prolonged; extended; lengthy

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Common questions about “protracted”

What does “protracted” mean?

protracted — adj. prolonged; extended; lengthy. In Chinese: 拖延的，持久的.

How do you pronounce “protracted”?

protracted is pronounced /proʊˈtræktɪd/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pro · tract · ed.

How do you use “protracted” in a sentence?

The legal battle was a protracted affair. (这场法律战是一场持久的事件。)

What are synonyms for “protracted”?

prolonged, extended, lengthy — all close in meaning to protracted (adj. prolonged; extended; lengthy).

Is “protracted” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. protracted appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “protracted”?

pro-(before) + tract(pull) + ed→ extended, prolonged.

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