"lengthened" in Chinese (Simplified)
拉长了
Definition
在距离、时间或持续时间上变长。用于指某物相较于原来的长度被延长了。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
用于正式或非正式场合,常见于具体物体(如绳子、衣服)或抽象事物(如会议、过程)。'Lengthened' 指的是已经被延长,不是延长的动作。和 'prolonged'(多用于时间)不能互换。
Examples
The rope was lengthened to reach the other side.
绳子被**拉长了**以够到对面。
Her dress was lengthened for the event.
她的裙子被**拉长了**来参加活动。
The meeting was lengthened by an hour.
会议被**延长了**一小时。
We lengthened our vacation to spend more time at the beach.
我们**延长了**假期,好在海边多呆一点时间。
After repairs, the bridge was lengthened to accommodate bigger ships.
维修后,桥被**加长了**以容纳更大的船只。
The shadow lengthened as the sun set.
太阳下山时,影子**变长了**。