to swell
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肿胀, 膨胀
to become rounder or larger, particularly due to an increase in the amount of fluid
Intransitive
例子
After spraining her ankle, it started to swell, indicating inflammation.
扭伤脚踝后，它开始肿胀，表明有炎症。
Allergic reactions can cause the face to swell, making features temporarily larger.
过敏反应会导致脸部肿胀，使特征暂时变大。
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膨胀, 增加
to increase in size, volume, or intensity, often in a gradual or steady manner
Intransitive
例子
The company ’s profits swelled after the successful product launch.
成功推出产品后，公司的利润膨胀了。
The balloon began to swell as air was pumped into it, growing larger with each breath.
气球开始膨胀，当空气被泵入时，随着每一次呼吸变得更大。
03
膨胀, 充满
to be strongly or intensely filled with a specific emotion
Intransitive: to swell with an emotion
例子
His heart swelled with pride when he saw his son score the winning goal.
当他看到儿子打进致胜一球时，他的心中充满了骄傲。
As the national anthem played, his heart swelled with patriotism.
当国歌响起时，他的心中充满了爱国主义。
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膨胀, 上涨
to form large waves or swells often as a result of wind or other natural forces
Intransitive
例子
The ocean began to swell as the storm clouds gathered on the horizon.
随着风暴云在地平线上聚集，海洋开始膨胀。
The waves swelled dramatically overnight, making it difficult to navigate the waters.
海浪在一夜之间汹涌起来，使得在水域中航行变得困难。
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膨胀, 增长
to cause a feeling or emotion to grow stronger or more intense within a person
Intransitive
例子
A sense of pride swelled within him as he received the award.
当他获奖时，一种自豪感在他心中膨胀。
The excitement in the room swelled as the concert time approached.
随着音乐会时间的临近，房间里的兴奋感高涨。
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膨胀, 增加
to cause something to become larger, more numerous, or more intense
Transitive: to swell sth
例子
The company ’s success swelled their customer base, leading to increased demand.
公司的成功扩大了其客户群，导致需求增加。
The approaching storm swelled the river ’s water levels, making evacuation necessary.
即将到来的风暴使河水水位上涨，使得疏散成为必要。
Swell
01
涌浪, 肿胀
the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
02
隆起, 凸起
a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)
03
渐强后渐弱, 一个渐强后接渐弱
a crescendo followed by a decrescendo
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一个非常关心自己衣着和外表的男人, 花花公子
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
swell
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太好了, 棒极了
very good
