(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Prolong

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• What more could I hope to do by prolonging the interview? 查爾斯·狄更斯. 遠大前程.
• When an oil well ceases to flow, it is rejuvenated by being shot, which is quite contrary to the ordinary conception of prolonging life. Edward W. Byrn. 十九世紀發明進展.
• He lingered a moment, as though to give her the opportunity of prolonging the conversation if she wished. 查爾斯·狄更斯. 我們共同的朋友.
• Riderhood quite petted his reply; saying a second time, and prolonging a negative roll of his head, 'n--n--not a inch sooner, governor. 查爾斯·狄更斯. 我們共同的朋友.
• Mrs. Dorset was pale with temper, and her antagonist felt a certain pleasure in prolonging her distress. 伊迪絲·華頓. 快樂之家.
• The Secretary had no reason or excuse for prolonging the conversation, and it ended here. 查爾斯·狄更斯. 我們共同的朋友.

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