prolongation
noun [ U ] uk/ˌprəʊ.lɒŋˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌproʊ.lɑːŋˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
延长，拖延
the act of making something last a longer time
More research is being done into the prolongation of life. 人们正在对延长寿命进行更多的研究。
Neither side should welcome the feud's prolongation. 任何一方都不应该希望世仇延续下去。
See: prolong
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- The military rulers have tried to establish support for the prolongation of their rule.
- There are many approaches to the terminally ill patient, and that a prolongation of care may be a reasonable choice.
- It is not clear whether prolongation of therapy beyond four months results in a higher response rate.
- Perhaps she sought some prolongation of that feeling of joy and unity and excitement.