prolong

动词

UK/prəˈlɒŋ/
US/prəˈlɑːŋ/

定义 prolong 动词

  1. C1Transitive(及物动词)

    to extend or lengthen the duration of something.

    使延长;拖延

    • They decided to prolong their time at the beach to take full advantage of the sunny weather.

      他们决定延长在海滩的时间,充分利用晴朗的天气。

    • The new strategy aims to prolong the product's market life.

      新策略旨在延长产品的市场寿命。

    • The project had to be postponed due to the prolonged contract negotiations.

      由于合同谈判延长,项目不得不推迟。