Swelling
01
肿胀, 水肿
an area of one's body that has become unusually larger, caused by an injury or sickness
例子
Common causes of swelling include sprains, fractures, insect bites, and allergic reactions.
肿胀的常见原因包括扭伤、骨折、昆虫叮咬和过敏反应。
02
膨胀, 体积增加
an increase in volume of a material caused by heating or by uptake or release of water or other substances, often observed in polymers, clays, and biological materials
例子
Polymers and rubbers expand and sometimes absorb heat‑released moisture or volatiles, producing measurable swelling.
聚合物和橡胶会膨胀，有时会吸收热量释放的水分或挥发物，产生可测量的膨胀。
03
肿胀, 隆起
a visible or palpable bulge or lump that projects from a surface
例子
A swelling on the roof of the ship marked where the metal had been forced outward.
船顶上的一个肿胀标记了金属被向外推挤的位置。
