pro·long /prəʊˈlɒŋ;-ˈlɔːŋ/ vt. 1. 延长,拉长;拖延 prolong a line 延长一条直线 a means of prolonging life 延寿之法 He enjoyed the situation and wanted to prolong it. 他对处境很满意,希望长此不变。 prolong a visit 延长访问时间 prolong one's stay in London 延长在伦敦逗留的时间 2. 拖长(音节等)的发音 3. 〈废〉推迟 [< LL prōlongāre to extend < PRO-¹ + L longus long¹]