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lengthen

英[ˈleŋθən] 美[ˈlɛŋθən, ˈlɛŋk-]

vt.& vi. 延长，伸长；

第三人称单数：lengthens;

过去式：lengthened;

过去分词：lengthened;

现在分词：lengthening;

相关单词 lengthened lengthener lengthening lengthens

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同义词

vt.
lengthen的同义词之：加长;延长
extend, continue, draw, stretch, out, prolong,
lengthen的同义词之：其他释义
amplify, aggrandize, elongate,

同义词解析

以下这些动词含有"伸展，延长"或"延伸" 的意思
extend：指时间或空间的延长，也可指影响和使用范围等的扩大。
lengthen：指把长度或期限拉长或延长，其反义是shorten。
stretch：指长度的延伸以及宽度的增加。
prolong：通常指时间上延长得超过了一般或正常的限度。

英语四级真题

The lengthening path to adulthood appears exacerbated (恶化) by parental involvement in the college years.

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V-ERG

（使）加长；（使）伸长

When something lengthens or when you lengthen it, it increases in length.
例句
The evening shadows were lengthening... 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... 她开始加快步子，但他加大了步幅跟着她。
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.
例句
Vacations have lengthened and the work week has shortened... 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. 委员会不支持通过延长在校时间来插入其他活动。

英汉词典释义

vt. & vi.
(时间或空间)延长, 伸长
In summer, the daylight hour lengthens. 夏天, 白天的时间长。

英英词典释义

Verb
1. make longer;
"Lengthen this skirt, please"
2. become long or longer;
"In Spring, the days lengthen"