(N. Amer. informal)waste one's time or efforts
(北美，非正式)浪费时间（或精力）
tell a long, far-fetched story
东扯西拉
(of a parent company) turn a subsidiary into a new and separate company
（母公司）将子公司转化为独立的新公司
make something last as long as possible
尽可能地拖长…的时间
they seem keen to spin out the debate through their speeches and interventions.
他们看来很想用不停的发言和插话把辩论尽可能拖下去。
(spin someone/thing out)(Cricket)dismiss a batsman or side by spin bowling
(板球)投旋转球使击球手退场
To derive (a company or product, for example) from something larger.
分割：从更大的实体中派生出（如公司或产品）
To rotate out of control, as a skidding car leaving a roadway.
翻滚：打滑失控，如汽车打滑而冲出路面
To expend effort with no result.
徒劳无益