to lengthen
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延长, 加长
to increase the length or duration of something
Transitive: to lengthen sth
例子
They lengthened the runway at the airport for larger planes.
他们为了更大的飞机加长了机场的跑道。
She lengthens her skirts by adding a contrasting border for a trendy look.
她通过添加对比色边框来加长裙子，以达到时尚的外观。
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延长, 加长
to increase in length or duration
Intransitive
例子
During puberty, adolescents often experience a growth spurt, causing their limbs to lengthen rapidly.
在青春期，青少年经常会经历一个生长突增期，导致他们的四肢迅速变长。
The shadows began to lengthen as the sun dipped below the horizon.
当太阳沉入地平线以下时，影子开始变长。
词汇树
lengthened
lengthening
lengthen
length
