1.The war was protracted for four years.

1.战争拖延四年。

2.We won victory through protracted struggle.

2.斗争, 我们取得胜利。

3.After protracted consideration the national government had decided to ask a mandate from the people.

3.国家政府考虑后, 决定征求民意。

4.The cat protracted its paws.

4.猫伸出爪子。