prolongation

• 名词，指将某事物在时间或空间上延长的动作，也可指延伸的程度或范围，或延长的结果。

A noun referring to the act of extending something in time or space, the extent or range to which something extends, or the result of being lengthened in duration.

1. Act of extendingC1formal

   The action of making something last longer than usual or expected.

   延长

   • The prolongation of the meeting frustrated many attendees.
   • Doctors recommended a prolongation of the treatment period.
   • The contract's prolongation was approved by both parties.

   同义词continuationextensionlengtheningprotraction

   反义词abbreviationcurtailmentshorteningtruncation

2. Extent or rangeC1formal

   The amount, degree, or range to which something extends or is prolonged.

   延伸范围

   • The prolongation of the road was only a few miles.
   • The prolongation of the deadline gave them more time to prepare.
   • The prolongation of the discussion covered many topics.

   同义词breadthcompassextensionextentrangereachscopesweep

   反义词abbreviationcurtailmentshorteningtruncation

3. Lengthened durationC1formal

   The result or consequence of being made longer in time.

   延长

   • The prolongation of the project led to increased costs.
   • The prolongation of the concert was due to the encore.
   • The prolongation of the illness worried the family.

   同义词continuationelongationextensionlengtheningprotraction

   反义词abbreviationcurtailmentshorteningtruncation