prolonged
Произношение: [prəˈlɔŋd]
Слово
Контекст: «duration»
(adjective) when something lasts for a long time. If an event or situation goes on for much longer than you expected, it is prolonged.
Пример
The meeting was prolonged because everyone had a lot of ideas to share.
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The fun didn't feel prolonged; it ended sooner than we wanted.
Пример
Why do you think the rain was prolonged this afternoon?
Контекст: «extending time»
(verb) to make something last longer than it normally would. For example, if you postpone an event, you prolong it so it takes more time.
Пример
They decided to prolong the deadline so everyone could finish their work.
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They didn't want to prolong the process any further; they needed to finish it quickly.
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How can we prolong the benefits of our hard work?
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