to prolong · to extend · to delay

yán cháng

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The workers complained when their working hours were extended.

当工作时间被延长时，工人们忍不住开口抱怨起来。

If you feed your dog properly, you can increase his lifespan.

合理地喂狗可以延长宠物寿命。

The workers are complaining that their hours have been increased.

工人们抱怨他们的工作时间被延长了。

I want to extend my stay here for a few more days.

我想延长这里的住宿多几天。

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