prolong
美[prə'lɔːŋ] 英[prə'lɒŋ]
vt. 延长;拖延
详细释义
v.(动词)- 拖延
- (使)延长(时间)
- 拖长发音
- 拉长(发音)
- 引伸
- 延期
- 延续
- (使)持久
- 继续...下去
双解释义
v.(动词)- vt. 延长;拉长;拖延 make sth take longer;delay
英英释义
Verb- lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer;
"We prolonged our stay" "She extended her visit by another day" "The meeting was drawn out until midnight"
- lengthen or extend in duration or space;
"We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible" "prolong the treatment of the patient" "keep up the good work"
例句
用作及物动词(vt.)- How can we endeavor to prolong the brevity of human life?我们怎样才能延长短促的人生?
- The meeting may be prolonged into the evening because so many problems have to be solved tonight.会议可能要延长到夜里,因为今晚有太多问题要解决。
- Low leakage current helps to prolong battery life.低漏电流有助于延长电池使用寿命。
- Clear evidence of his intent is to prolong the ritual.显然他意在拖延典礼时间。
- The defendant feigns illness to prolong the trial.为了拖延审判,被告装病。
- Don't prolong the agony just tell us the result!别再让我们著急了--快告诉我们结果吧!