e·lon·gate /ˈiːlɒŋɡeɪt $ ɪˈlɒːŋ-/ verb [intransitiveI, transitiveT] LONGto become longer, or make something longer than normal (使)拉长 Her legs were elongated by the very high heels which she wore. 她穿的高跟鞋非常高,使她的腿显得长了。
—elongation /ˌiːlɒŋˈɡeɪʃən $ ɪˌlɒːŋ-/ noun [countableC, uncountableU]