prolonged

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

pro·longed [prolonged] BrE [prəˈlɒŋd] NAmE [prəˈlɔːŋd] NAmE [prəˈlɑːŋd] adjective
continuing for a long time
•a prolonged illness
•a prolonged period of dry weather
•the effects of prolonged exposure to the sun
•In many parts of the country, frosts were severe and prolonged.

Example Bank:
•Prolonged repetitive movements can cause inflammation of the joint.
•The drug becomes less effective after prolonged use.
•There were prolonged spells of dry weather.

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  elongated, extended, lengthened, drawn-out, lengthy, protracted