to distend
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膨胀, 扩张
to expand, swell, or stretch beyond the normal or usual size
例子
After a large meal, his stomach began to distend, causing discomfort.
大餐后，他的胃开始膨胀，引起不适。
The balloon distended as it filled with air during the birthday party.
在生日派对上，气球随着充气而膨胀。
02
膨胀, 扩张
to cause something to swell due to internal pressure
例子
The pressure of the water distended the balloon until it nearly burst.
水的压力使气球膨胀到几乎要爆裂。
The doctor carefully explained how the trapped air distended the patient ’s stomach.
医生仔细解释了被困空气如何使病人的胃膨胀。
