elongation

.i:lɒŋ'geiʃәn

n. the quality of being elongated
n. an addition to the length of something
n. the act of lengthening something

n. 伸长, 延长, 延伸率
[化] 伸长; 伸长率

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BNC 频率

22,214

使用频率

elongation 可以拆分为词根 long（长）和后缀 -ation（名词后缀，表示过程或状态），整体含义为“变长的过程”。

例句

1. The elongation of the rubber band makes it more flexible.

橡皮筋的延长使它更加灵活。

2. Scientists measured the elongation of the metal rod when it was heated.

科学家们测量了金属棒在加热时的延长。

3. The elongation of the muscle during exercise helps build strength.

运动时肌肉的延长有助于增强力量。