| 单词 | protractedly |
| 释义 | > as lemmasproˈtractedly proˈtractedly adv. in a protracted or drawn-out way. ΘΚΠ the world > time > duration > [adverb] > in a protracted fashion trailingly1589 protractedly1624 extendedly1660 prolongedly1832 1624 T. Heywood Γυναικεῖον 142 They debated with Laarchus (but somewhat protractedly) about the matter. 1846 Times 7 Mar. 2/6 A change of so important a nature should be protractedly and doggedly discussed rather than adopted without the most mature deliberation. 1893 F. W. L. Adams New Egypt 122 When..he told me that he himself..had received an order..I whistled protractedly, and decided offhand on going up to Cairo. 1989 J. Empson Sleep & Dreaming (BNC) 66 Hypnagogic experiences may also reflect after-images of activities protractedly engaged in during the preceding day. < as lemmas |
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