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lengthen

/ˈlɛŋ(k)θən/

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verb

加长，延长。

To make longer, to extend the length of.

Examples :

"To make the pants fit, the tailor will lengthen the legs. "

为了让裤子合身，裁缝会把裤腿加长。

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verb

变长，加长。

To become longer.

Examples :

"The shadows on the lawn lengthened as the sun began to set."

随着太阳开始落山，草坪上的影子变长了。