lengthening
US /ˈleŋθ.nɪŋ/
UK /ˈleŋθ.nɪŋ/
名詞
加長, 延長
the action or process of making something longer
範例:
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The tailor suggested a slight lengthening of the dress.
裁縫建議將裙子稍微加長。
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The lengthening of daylight hours is noticeable in spring.
春季白晝時間延長是顯而易見的。
形容詞
變長的, 延長的
becoming longer
範例:
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The days are gradually lengthening as summer approaches.
隨著夏季的臨近，白天逐漸變長。
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We observed the lengthening shadows at sunset.
我們觀察到日落時分變長的影子。