to puff up
01
膨胀, 使膨胀
to make something larger or expand, often by adding air or gas
语法信息
形态构成
短语
动作动词
规则
可分离
小品词
up
基本动词
puff
现在时
puff up
第三人称单数
puffs up
现在分词
puffing up
一般过去时
puffed up
过去分词
puffed up
例子
The baker puffed up the dough to make it rise properly.
面包师膨胀了面团，使其正常发酵。
1.1
膨胀, 鼓起
to expand or become larger, usually because of being filled with air or gas
例子
The marshmallow puffs up when heated over the fire.
棉花糖在火上加热时会膨胀。
02
肿胀, 膨胀
to swell and become larger, usually because of an injury or illness
例子
Her ankle started to puff up after she twisted it during the hike.
在徒步旅行中扭伤脚踝后，她的脚踝开始肿胀。
03
吹捧, 夸大
to praise or exaggerate how impressive or important someone or something is
例子
The CEO puffed up the company’s achievements during the press conference.
首席执行官在新闻发布会上吹嘘了公司的成就。
3.1
膨胀, 骄傲自大
to become noticeably proud or arrogant
例子
She tends to puff up when talking about her achievements.
她在谈论自己的成就时往往会膨胀。
04
膨胀, 竖起
(of an animal) to expand its body or a part of it, typically to appear bigger or keep warm
例子
The cat puffed up its fur to appear more intimidating to the other animals.
猫竖起了它的毛，以对其他动物显得更具威慑力。
4.1
膨胀, 竖起毛发
(of an animal) to become larger, often with feathers or fur rising to keep warm
例子
The cat puffs up when it gets cold.
猫在寒冷时会膨胀。
