| 单词 | thesaurus/articles/continuing-for-a-large-amount-of-time |
| 释义 | Thesaurus article:continuing for a large amount of timecontinuing for a large amount of timeThese words are used to describe things, actions, or events that continue for a large amount of time. The most common word for this islong. He's been gone a long time. We have another long meeting scheduled for tomorrow. The winters in Siberia are long and cold. The opposite oflongisshort. The days are getting shorter. Several short breaks during the work day can help you to maintain focus. For more opposites oflong, see the article atshort. Something that isprolongedhappens for a long time.Prolongedis often used in more formal contexts such as business writing or medical writing. She returned to work after a prolonged illness. The country experienced a prolonged period of economic growth. Lengthyis less common thanlong. It can be used to describe things that are unpleasant, or that take a lot of attention or effort to complete. Airline passengers may face lengthy delays during holiday travel. They began the lengthy process of getting government approval of the project. The contract negotiations were lengthy and complex. If something issustained, it happens for a long period of time without stopping or becoming less. We continue to see sustained economic growth. The storm brought with it heavy sustained winds. Something that continues for longer than normal can be described asextended.Extendedis often used before a noun, and can be used to describe things that are longer versions of existing things. Standing for extended periods of time can be bad for your back. I bought an extended warranty(= a warranty that lasts longer than a regular warranty)for the new washing machine. USThe extended weather forecast(= the weather forecast for further into the future)calls for more rain in the coming week. Protractedoften describes things or events that are made to last longer than necessary.Protractedis used in more formal writing and is often used of negative or difficult things. Management was locked in protracted negotiations with the unions. They wanted to avoid a protracted legal battle. Drawn-outor, less commonly,long-drawn-outcan also refer to things that last longer than usual or than is necessary. Bothdrawn-outandlong-drawn-outare less formal thanprotractedand are not as negative. Both words are usually used before a noun. It is likely to be a drawn-out discussion. Their divorce was a drawn-out affair. Applying for a work visa is a long-drawn-out process. Something that islingeringlasts for a longer time than it should. It is used before a noun. He had a lingering cough. She agreed to the plan though she had lingering doubts. The adjectivelastingis close in meaning tolong. It is used to describe things that continue to exist for a very long time or for ever. The medication can have lasting side-effects. They brokered a lasting peace. |
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