vt.延长；拖延

How can we endeavor to prolong the brevity of human life? 我们怎样才能延长短促的人生？

Low leakage current helps to prolong battery life. 低漏电流有助于延长电池使用寿命。

Clear evidence of his intent is to prolong the ritual. 显然他意在拖延典礼时间。

The defendant feigns illness to prolong the trial. 为了拖延审判,被告装病。

Don't prolong the agony just tell us the result! 别再让我们著急了--快告诉我们结果吧！