lengthening
US /ˈleŋθ.nɪŋ/
UK /ˈleŋθ.nɪŋ/
名词
加长, 延长
the action or process of making something longer
示例:
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The tailor suggested a slight lengthening of the dress.
裁缝建议将裙子稍微加长。
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The lengthening of daylight hours is noticeable in spring.
春季白昼时间延长是显而易见的。
形容词
变长的, 延长的
becoming longer
示例:
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The days are gradually lengthening as summer approaches.
随着夏季的临近，白天逐渐变长。
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We observed the lengthening shadows at sunset.
我们观察到日落时分变长的影子。