v.  延长，拉长，拖长〔感觉或活动〕≈ lengthen/extend

• prolonged    a. 持续很久的，长期的

• prolong the agony  延长痛苦〔尤指拖延告诉某人他很想知道的事情〕

• a prolonged illness  长期的病

• It seems commonly believed that companies are not motivated to prolong their products’ lifespan. 延长产品的使用周期

• Clinging to racism prolongs inequity and discrimination. 坚持种族主义会延长不平等和歧视

• Prolonged goods warranty. 延保

• In the past 12 months, Nigeria has suffered from a shrinking economy, a sliding currency, and a prolonged fuel shortage. 长期缺乏燃料

• I was trying to think of some way to prolong the conversation. 我在想方设法拖长这次谈话。

• There’s no point in prolonging the agony any longer. 没有必要再拖着不说，让人等得这么着急。

• The operation could prolong his life by two or three years. 这次手术可使他多活两三年。

BrE /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/