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源自拉丁语 'elongatio'(延长),由 'e-'(向外)和 'longus'(长)组成,14世纪进入英语。
❶ 指物体被拉长或延展的过程或状态,常用于描述材料、身体部位或抽象概念的延伸。
“The elongation of the rubber band made it easier to wrap around the package.”
(橡皮筋的拉伸使其更容易缠绕在包裹上。)
“During yoga, the elongation of the spine helps improve posture.”
(瑜伽练习中,脊柱的延展有助于改善体态。)
axial elongation — 指沿轴线方向的延长,常见于描述眼球或胚胎发育等生物学术语。
“Axial elongation of the eyeball is a key factor in myopia development.”
(眼球的轴向伸长是近视发展的关键因素。)