"a prolonged and bitter struggle"
"a prolonged black line across the page"
同义词: elongated extended lengthened
以上来源于: WordNet
ADJ A prolonged event or situation continues for a long time, or for longer than expected. 长期的; 延长了的
...a prolonged period of low interest rates.
…一段很长的低利率期。
He left the stage to prolonged applause.
他在经久不息的掌声中退下了舞台。
Prolonged negotiation was not desirable.
拖得很长的谈判是不受欢迎的。
Prolonged strike action debilitated the industry.
长时间的罢工削弱了这个行业的活力。
President Obama said he has great admiration for Mexico's leaders in their fierce and prolonged battle against drug traffickers.
VOA: standard.2009.04.17
"The deteriorating security situation and prolonged drought in Somalia are forcing more people to flee further a-field into the neighboring countries and beyond."
VOA: standard.2009.09.26
On the other hand, she says some areas will have too little water and prolonged drought will affect the kind of crops people normally grow.
VOA: standard.2010.01.02
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