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lengthen

/ˈlɛŋθən/

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1 · v.

to make or become longer

延长；变长

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The city plans to lengthen the platform for larger trains.
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市政府计划延长站台，以停靠更长的列车。
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Pronunciation: /ˈlɛŋθən/

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