"prolonged" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 延长的
• 长期的

Definition

比通常或预期持续时间更长；持续较长时间。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于正式或医学场合，表示某事持续过久，例如'prolonged illness'（长期疾病）、'prolonged exposure'（长期暴露）。不同于有意延长的'extended'。

Examples

He suffered from prolonged headaches.

他遭受了**长期**的头痛。

The region experienced prolonged drought.

该地区经历了**长时间的**干旱。

After a prolonged silence, she answered the question.

**长时间的**沉默后，她才回答了问题。

His recovery took a prolonged amount of time.

他的康复花了**很长的**时间。

There were prolonged negotiations before an agreement was reached.

在达成协议前进行了**长时间的**谈判。

She avoided prolonged exposure to the sun.

她避免了对阳光的**长时间**暴露。