lengthens

英 [ˈleŋθənz]

美 [ˈleŋθənz]

v.  (使)变长
lengthen的第三人称单数

柯林斯词典

• V-ERG （使）加长；（使）伸长
  When somethinglengthensor when youlengthenit, it increases in length.
  1. The evening shadows were lengthening...
     残阳下的影子越拉越长。
  2. She began to walk faster, but he lengthened his stride to keep up with her...
     她开始加快步子，但他加大了步幅跟着她。
  3. The runway had to be lengthened.
     跑道需要加长。
• V-ERG （使）（时间）延长；（使…）持续更长时间
  When somethinglengthensor when youlengthenit, it lasts for a longer time than it did previously.
  1. Vacations have lengthened and the work week has shortened...
     假期延长，工作周就缩短了。
  2. The council does not support lengthening the school day to fit in other activities.
     委员会不支持通过延长在校时间来插入其他活动。

双语例句

• Overheating lengthens valve stems which prevents proper seating of valves.
  气门过热增加气门杆的长度，使得气门不能正常磨合到位。
• Scientists have known since the1930s that the technique lengthens the lives of mice.
  自上世纪三十年代以来，科学家就已经知道这种方法能够延长老鼠的寿命。
• Having strong relationships lengthens life ( even more than quitting smoking!) and cuts the risk of depression.
  坚实的关系会延长寿命（甚至比戒烟都要长），减少抑郁风险。
• In design, a lot of work which involves collection, decomposition and classification, need to be done manual instead of using AutoCAD. This lengthens the period of design, and becomes the bottleneck of improve the design efficiency and quality.
  设计中有许多汇总、分解、归类的工作不能在AutoCAD中完成，这些工作需要设计者手工完成，这成为图纸设计效率与质量提高的瓶颈所存，从而影响了图纸设计周期。
• It also enhances the PM cycle and lengthens the life time of the pump and other equipment.
  因而可以减少机台的保养次数，同时可以延长相关设备的寿命。
• Equipped with a complete CIP cleaning system, can clean out and out, lengthens the membrane life effectively.
  配有完整的CIP清洗系统，清洗更彻底，有效地延长膜寿命。
• This lengthens the distance the shuttle must travel to get to her, yet allows her to keep her position fairly close to the net.
  这样延长了球飞行的距离，同时又可以让女选手尽量的靠近网前。
• The application of optical fiber in CATV lengthens the distance of signal transmission, and improves the quality of signal.
  将光纤技术引入CATV系统中，延长了信号中继距离，改善了信号的质量。
• Consistent practice of yoga lengthens the muscles, improving range of motion throughout the body.
  持续练习瑜伽会使肌肉长度增加，增加整个身体的活动范围。
• Research: Marriage lengthens life, boosts physical and emotional health, and raises income.
  调查显示：婚姻使人长寿，促进身心健康，还能增加收入。