| 释义 |
Adjective: prolonged pru'lóngd- Relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
"a prolonged and bitter struggle"
- drawn-out, extended, lengthy, protracted, long-drawn-out - Drawn out or made longer spatially
"a prolonged black line across the page"
- elongated, extended, lengthened
Verb: prolong pru'lóng- Lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
"We prolonged our stay"
- protract, extend, draw out - Lengthen or extend in duration or space
"prolong the treatment of the patient"
- sustain, keep up
See also: long, prolongation Type of: bear on, carry on, continue, lengthen, preserve, uphold Encyclopedia: Prolong |