lengthens

英 [ˈleŋθənz]

美 [ˈleŋθənz]

v.  (使)变长
lengthen的第三人称单数

柯林斯词典

• V-ERG （使）加长；（使）伸长
  When somethinglengthensor when youlengthenit, it increases in length.
  1. The evening shadows were lengthening...
     残阳下的影子越拉越长。
  2. She began to walk faster, but he lengthened his stride to keep up with her...
     她开始加快步子，但他加大了步幅跟着她。
  3. The runway had to be lengthened.
     跑道需要加长。
• V-ERG （使）（时间）延长；（使…）持续更长时间
  When somethinglengthensor when youlengthenit, it lasts for a longer time than it did previously.
  1. Vacations have lengthened and the work week has shortened...
     假期延长，工作周就缩短了。
  2. The council does not support lengthening the school day to fit in other activities.
     委员会不支持通过延长在校时间来插入其他活动。

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