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lengthen length length of the course

lengthen
[英] [ˈleŋkθən, ˈleŋ-] [美] [ˈlɛŋkθən, ˈlɛŋ-] 生词本

vt.& vi.

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1. V-ERG （使）加长；（使）伸长 When something lengthens or when you lengthen it, it increases in length. 

  • 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。

  • The runway had to be lengthened.

    跑道需要加长。

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. 

  • 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。

Verb

1. make longer;

  • "Lengthen this skirt, please"

2. become long or longer;

  • "In Spring, the days lengthen"
1. She had to lengthen her stirrup leathers.
她得放长马镫皮带。

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