英语词汇“prolongation”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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Additives are used to prolong the shelf life of packaged food. High interest rates were prolonging the recession.

Recent Examples on the Web If shortstop Jorge Mateo could prolong the success of his past six games into a larger sample size, the possibilities are nearly endless.

Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2022 And uncontrolled infections are a gift to the virus, which keeps birthing new variants that could prolong the current level of crisis or send it spiraling back into a greater level of disruption.

Ed Yong, The Atlantic, 27 June 2022 Concerns about a slowdown have been elevated since Russia invaded Ukraine, prompting a jump in energy and commodity prices that could prolong rising inflation.

Damian J. Troise, ajc, 21 Apr. 2022 And there is a risk that his current approach will merely prolong the war, leading to more death and destruction.

W. James Antle Iii, The Week, 20 Apr. 2022 The Russian démarche echoed the public rhetoric of officials in Moscow, who have been warning for weeks that Western arms deliveries to Ukraine would prolong the war and be met with a tough response.

New York Times, 15 Apr. 2022 But maybe Mateo can prolong this run into something more.

Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2022 The drug could prolong her life, but the side effects are profound: severe cramping of her fingers, migraines and debilitating fatigue.

Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2021 But failing to vaccinate adolescents and teens will only prolong the pandemic, many experts say.

Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 1 Oct. 2021 See More

单词	prolongation
释义	prolong verb pro·long prə-ˈlȯŋ prolonged; prolonging; prolongs transitive verb 1 : to lengthen in time : continue 2 : to lengthen in extent, scope, or range prolongation (ˌ)prō-ˌlȯŋ-ˈgā-shən prə- noun prolonger prə-ˈlȯŋ-ər noun Synonyms drag (out) draw out elongate extend lengthen outstretch protract stretch See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Additives are used to prolong the shelf life of packaged food. High interest rates were prolonging the recession. Recent Examples on the Web If shortstop Jorge Mateo could prolong the success of his past six games into a larger sample size, the possibilities are nearly endless. Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2022 And uncontrolled infections are a gift to the virus, which keeps birthing new variants that could prolong the current level of crisis or send it spiraling back into a greater level of disruption. Ed Yong, The Atlantic, 27 June 2022 Concerns about a slowdown have been elevated since Russia invaded Ukraine, prompting a jump in energy and commodity prices that could prolong rising inflation. Damian J. Troise, ajc, 21 Apr. 2022 And there is a risk that his current approach will merely prolong the war, leading to more death and destruction. W. James Antle Iii, The Week, 20 Apr. 2022 The Russian démarche echoed the public rhetoric of officials in Moscow, who have been warning for weeks that Western arms deliveries to Ukraine would prolong the war and be met with a tough response. New York Times, 15 Apr. 2022 But maybe Mateo can prolong this run into something more. Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2022 The drug could prolong her life, but the side effects are profound: severe cramping of her fingers, migraines and debilitating fatigue. Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2021 But failing to vaccinate adolescents and teens will only prolong the pandemic, many experts say. Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 1 Oct. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Middle French prolonguer, from Late Latin prolongare, from Latin pro- forward + longus long First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition prolong verb pro·long prə-ˈlȯŋ prolonged; prolonging : to make longer than usual or expected Medicines prolonged his life. prolongation noun as in extension the act of making longer the indefinite prolongation of the cease-fire Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance extension prolonging lengthening elongation stretching drawing out Antonyms & Near Antonyms shortening curtailment cutback abbreviation abridgement abridgment
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