vt. 延长, 拖延, 拖长
Examples of people kept in captivity, children kept isolated in abusive orphanages, and prisoners kept in solitary confinement all show how prolonged solitude can lead to hallucinations(幻觉) and other forms of mental instability.
六级 · CET-6 2025年6月 第3套
According to Kelli Harding, scientific advances have not made Americans healthier, nor prolonged their life.
四级 · CET-4 2022年9月 第1套
Some companies believe that products' prolonged lifespan benefits both the environment and customers.
六级 · CET-6 2019年6月 第2套
It seems commonly believed that companies are not motivated to prolong their products' lifespan.
六级 · CET-6 2019年6月 第2套
40.Even though many plants have developed various tactics to cope with dry weather, they cannot survive a prolonged drought.
六级 · CET-6 2018年6月 第2套