His frock-coat had been carefully brushed and ironed, and the ends of his narrow black tie were so nearly even that the tying must have cost him a protracted struggle.

他的礼服大衣经过仔细的刷洗和熨烫，黑色窄领带的末端几乎平整， 他一定费了好大劲才打结的。

A protracted struggle to force Congress to pay for the medical costs of sickened Sept. 11 first responders came to a head when a tearful and indignant Stewart dressed down lawmakers for their indifference.

迫使国会为生病的 911 事件第一反应者支付医疗费用的斗争旷日持久，当泪流满面、义愤填膺的斯图尔特为立法者的漠不关心而打抱不平时，这场斗争达到了顶峰。

" Much obliged it is just the day to enjoy it and I was longing for something nice to read, " said Rose as Jamie sat down upon the lower stair for a protracted struggle with his rubber boots.

“非常感谢今天正好是享受它的日子，我渴望读到一些好东西，”当杰米在较低的楼梯上坐下，与他的橡胶靴进行了长时间的斗争时，罗斯说。