lengthiness

• 名词，指冗长、拖沓的性质或状态，即因持续过久而显得过长、过于详尽或范围过大的特点。

A noun referring to the quality or state of being long in extent, duration, or range.

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1. Extent or scopeB2formal

   The property of extending over a considerable distance or range; the quality of being long in physical extent or comprehensive in scope.

   长度，广延

   • The lengthiness of the coastline makes it a challenge to map accurately.
   • He was surprised by the lengthiness of the contract, which covered every detail.
   • The report's lengthiness was due to the inclusion of numerous case studies.

   同义词breadthcomprehensivenessextentrangescope

   反义词brevitycompactnessshortness

2. Duration or prolongationB2formal

   The result or state of being extended in time; excessive duration or tediousness due to being too long.

   持续时间或冗长

   • The lengthiness of the meeting made everyone restless.
   • I apologize for the lengthiness of my explanation; I wanted to be thorough.
   • The film's lengthiness was criticized by reviewers who felt it could have been shorter.

   同义词durationextensionlengthlong-windednesslongnessprolongationprotractiontediousness

   反义词brevitybriefnessconcisenessshortnesssuccinctness