prolong
含义: To extend the duration of something beyond its expected or natural length, often with the implication that this extension is undesirable.
Prolong frequently carries a negative nuance — one prolongs suffering, uncertainty, or conflict. The adjective 'prolonged' is extremely common and often collocates with exposure, absence, period, illness, and negotiations. While 'extend' is neutral, 'prolong' suggests that the extension is excessive or unwanted.
例句
- Diplomats warned that further sanctions would only prolong the humanitarian crisis without achieving their stated political objectives. 外交官警告说,进一步的制裁只会延长人道主义危机,而不会实现其所宣称的政治目标。Los diplomáticos advirtieron de que más sanciones solo prolongarían la crisis humanitaria sin lograr sus objetivos políticos declarados.外交官たちは、さらなる制裁は人道危機を長引かせるだけで、掲げられた政治目標を達成することはないと警告した。외교관들은 추가 제재가 인도주의적 위기를 장기화시킬 뿐 표방된 정치적 목표 달성에는 도움이 되지 않을 것이라고 경고했다.
- The surgeon explained that the operation could prolong the patient's life by several years but would not offer a cure. 外科医生解释说,手术可以将患者的生命延长数年,但不能提供治愈。El cirujano explicó que la operación podría prolongar la vida del paciente varios años, pero no ofrecería una cura.外科医は、手術によって患者の寿命を数年延ばすことはできるが、治癒をもたらすものではないと説明した。외과의는 수술이 환자의 수명을 수 년 연장할 수 있지만 완치를 제공하지는 못할 것이라고 설명했다.
- A prolonged drought has devastated crops across the eastern regions, raising fears of widespread food shortages. 持续的干旱已摧毁了东部地区的农作物,引发了对大范围粮食短缺的担忧。Una sequía prolongada ha devastado las cosechas en las regiones orientales, suscitando temores de escasez alimentaria generalizada.長引く干ばつが東部地域の農作物を壊滅させ、広範な食糧不足への懸念が高まっている。장기간의 가뭄이 동부 지역의 농작물을 황폐화시켜 광범위한 식량 부족에 대한 우려가 커지고 있다.
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语境: journalism, medical, general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Latin prolongare (to lengthen, extend), from pro- (forward) + longare (to make long), from longus (long). Entered English in the 15th century via Old French prolonger.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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