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单词 lengthen
释义
lengthen
leŋθən ˈlɛŋkθən ˈlɛŋkθən ˈlɛŋθən
Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense lengthens, present participle lengthening, past tense , past participle lengthened
1 V-ERG (使)加长;(使)伸长 When something lengthens or when you lengthen it, it increases in length. (使)加长;(使)伸长
  • The evening shadows were lengthening. [VERB]

    残阳下的影子越拉越长。

  • She began to walk faster, but he lengthened his stride to keep up with her. [VERB noun]

    她开始加快步子,但他加大了步幅跟着她。

  • The runway had to be lengthened. [VERB noun]

    跑道需要加长。

SYN extend, continue, increase, stretch
2 V-ERG (使)(时间)延长;(使)持续更长时间 When something lengthens or when you lengthen it, it lasts for a longer time than it did previously. (使)(时间)延长;(使)持续更长时间
  • Vacations have lengthened and the work week has shortened. [VERB]

    假期延长,工作周就缩短了。

  • The council does not support lengthening the school day to fit in other activities. [VERB noun]

    委员会不支持通过延长在校时间来插入其他活动。

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