long-drawn-out
adjective /ˌlɒŋ drɔːn ˈaʊt/
/ˌlɔːŋ drɔːn ˈaʊt/
(also drawn-out, long-drawn)
- lasting a very long time, often too long
synonym protracted持续很久的;拖长的 - long-drawn-out negotiations
旷日持久的谈判 - The trial was a long-drawn-out affair.
审判是一件旷日持久的事情。
- long-drawn-out negotiations