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延长
yáncháng
Description
“延长”的意思是让时间或长度变得更长。
The meaning of "延长" is to make time or length longer.
比如比赛时间不够，就可以延长几分钟。
For example, if the game time is not enough, you can 延长 it by a few minutes.
Meanings
延长yáncháng
to extend, prolong, lengthen
老师延长了考试时间。
The teacher extended the exam time.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
延 (extend) + 长 (long); both characters reinforce the meaning of lengthening.
- Nuance
延长 stresses making longer, while 延期 means postponing to a later date.
In videos
“所以我觉得寿命的延长是我们这一代人很幸运的一部分。”
“我们可以比平时的时间延长一到两个小时”
“然后下一个配件呢是这个还是延长杆”
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