drawn-out
Pronunciation
/dɹˈɔːnˈaʊt/
British pronunciation
/dɹˈɔːnˈaʊt/

“drawn-out”的英语定义和含义

drawn-out
01

延长的, 没完没了的

prolonged or extended longer than expected or necessary
example
例子
The meeting became a drawn-out affair, stretching well past its scheduled end time.
会议变成了一场旷日持久的事情,远远超过了预定的结束时间。
The trial was a long, drawn-out process that tested everyone ’s patience.
审判是一个漫长而旷日持久的过程,考验了每个人的耐心。
02

拖长的, 延长的

spoken in a slow, extended manner, often for emphasis or effect
example
例子
She gave a drawn-out sigh of relief.
她发出了一个拖长的宽慰叹息。
The word " no " came out in a drawn-out tone.
“不”这个词以一种拖长的语调说了出来。
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