单词 | lengthen |
释义 | lengthen (leŋθən ) Word forms: lengthens , lengthening , lengthened 1. verb When something lengthens or when you lengthen it, it increases in length. The evening shadows were lengthening. [VERB] She began to walk faster, but he lengthened his stride to keep up with her. [VERB noun] The runway had to be lengthened. [VERB noun] Synonyms: extend, continue, increase, stretch 2. verb 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. [VERB] The council does not support lengthening the school day to fit in other activities. [VERB noun] Collocations: lengthen a leg With the shoe he was trying to lengthen the leg. Times, Sunday Times Wear with a pointy shoe peaking out to lengthen the leg. Times, Sunday Times A shorter boot would break up the silhouette, but these create a flattering, seamless line that miraculously lengthens the legs. Times, Sunday Times It will lengthen your legs and define your calves for a seriously stylish way to go for a walk! The Sun The paper-bag waist lengthens the leg and spikes the outfit with additional cool, even when the blazer comes off. Times,Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 变长 Japanese: 長くする/長くなる |
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