C1 noun 격식체

prologation

/ˌproʊ.lɒŋˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Prolongation refers to the act of extending the duration or length of something, or the state of being extended beyond the usual or expected limit. It is frequently used in technical, legal, or formal contexts to describe an increase in time for a contract, a medical condition, or a physical dimension.

예시

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1

The prolongation of the winter meant we couldn't start our gardening until late May.

The extended duration of the cold season delayed the start of our gardening work.

2

The court granted a prolongation of the trial due to the discovery of new forensic evidence.

The judge allowed the legal proceedings to continue for a longer period because of new findings.

3

I really didn't expect the prolongation of this movie; it felt like it would never end.

I wasn't prepared for how long the film lasted; it seemed to go on forever.

어휘 가족

명사
prolongation
Verb
prolong
부사
prolongedly
형용사
prolonged
관련
prolonger
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암기 팁

Think of the word 'Long'. The middle of pro-LONG-ation tells you exactly what it does: it makes something long.

빠른 퀴즈

The athlete requested a ________ of his recovery period to ensure he was fully fit for the championship.

정답!

정답은: a

예시

1

The prolongation of the winter meant we couldn't start our gardening until late May.

everyday

The extended duration of the cold season delayed the start of our gardening work.

2

The court granted a prolongation of the trial due to the discovery of new forensic evidence.

formal

The judge allowed the legal proceedings to continue for a longer period because of new findings.

3

I really didn't expect the prolongation of this movie; it felt like it would never end.

informal

I wasn't prepared for how long the film lasted; it seemed to go on forever.

4

Research suggests that the prolongation of the cellular life cycle can lead to various biological mutations.

academic

Scientific studies show that making the cell life cycle last longer can cause genetic changes.

5

We are currently negotiating a prolongation of our existing distribution agreement with the supplier.

business

We are in talks to extend the length of our current shipping contract with the provider.

어휘 가족

명사
prolongation
Verb
prolong
부사
prolongedly
형용사
prolonged
관련
prolonger

자주 쓰는 조합

prolongation of life extending the duration of a person's life
prolongation of a contract extending the validity of a legal agreement
seek a prolongation to ask for more time or an extension
prolongation of stay extending the time spent in a specific place
prolongation of the agony making a painful or difficult situation last longer

자주 쓰는 구문

automatic prolongation

an extension that happens by itself without action

prolongation of hostilities

the continuation of a war or conflict

request for prolongation

a formal plea to extend a deadline

자주 혼동되는 단어

prologation vs prologue

A prologue is an introductory section of a book or play, whereas prolongation is the act of making something last longer.

prologation vs elongation

Elongation usually refers to physical stretching of an object, while prolongation usually refers to the extension of time.

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사용 참고사항

Prolongation is a high-level noun often used in bureaucratic or scientific writing. While 'extension' is a common synonym, prolongation specifically implies that something is being made to last 'longer' than its original or natural boundary.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often misspell it as 'prologation' (omitting the 'n') or use the verb form 'prolonging' when the noun 'prolongation' is required for formal subjects.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'Long'. The middle of pro-LONG-ation tells you exactly what it does: it makes something long.

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어원

From the Late Latin 'prolongatio', derived from 'prolongare' which combines 'pro-' (forth) and 'longus' (long).

문법 패턴

Used as an uncountable noun for the general act (e.g., the prolongation of life). Used as a countable noun when referring to specific instances (e.g., several prolongations were granted).

빠른 퀴즈

The athlete requested a ________ of his recovery period to ensure he was fully fit for the championship.

정답!

정답은: a

관련 단어

hypothesis

B1

A hypothesis is a tentative statement or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence. it serves as a starting point for further investigation and must be testable through scientific methods.

ozone

B2

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

immune

B2

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

virus

B2

A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism, often causing disease. In technology, it refers to a piece of malicious code that replicates itself to damage or disrupt a computer system.

species

B2

A species is a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. It is the basic unit of biological classification and taxonomic rank in the hierarchy of living things.

business

B2

Used as an attributive adjective to describe things related to professional commerce, trade, or work activities. It distinguishes professional matters from personal, social, or recreational ones.

contract

C1

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

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