elongated

• 形容某物被拉长或变得比原来更长，或呈细长、延伸的形状。

Describes something that has been made longer or stretched out in shape.

1. Extended in lengthB2formal

   Made longer or stretched out in shape.

   细长的

   • The artist painted an elongated version of the human figure.
   • The shadow became elongated as the sun set.
   • The plant has elongated leaves that reach toward the light.

   同义词drawn-outextendedlengthenedlongprotractedstretched

   反义词compressedcontractedshortenedsquatstubby

2. Prolonged in timeC1formal

   Extended in duration; lasting longer than usual.

   拖长的

   • The meeting was elongated due to unexpected discussions.
   • An elongated silence filled the room after the announcement.
   • The elongated process of approval delayed the project.

   同义词drawn-outextendedlengthenedprolongedprotracted

   反义词abbreviatedbriefshort

• 动词，表示使某物在物理长度上变长，或使时间、持续时间延长。也可作不及物动词，表示变长、延伸。

A verb used to indicate the act of making something longer, especially in terms of physical length or duration.

1. Make longerB2formal

   To make something longer in length or duration.

   拉长

   • The artist elongated the figure in the painting for dramatic effect.
   • The company decided to elongate the deadline for the project.
   • Stretching exercises can help elongate your muscles.

   同义词draw outextendlengthenprolongprotractstretch

   反义词abbreviatecondensecontractcurtailshorten