prolong
UK [prə'lɒŋ] US [-'lɑ:ŋ] verb transitive
■to make something last a longer time 延长，拖延•We were having such a good time that we decided to prolong our stay by another week.我们过得非常愉快，决定再多待一个星期。 •She chewed each delicious mouthful as slowly as she could, prolonging the pleasure.她细嚼慢咽，尽情地享受每一口美食。 |