balloon
US /bəˈluːn/
UK /bəˈluːn/
1.
belon
a small, thin rubber bag that is inflated with air or gas until it is round or oval in shape, used as a toy or for decoration
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The child was holding a red balloon.
Kanak-kanak itu memegang belon merah.
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We decorated the room with colorful balloons for the party.
Kami menghias bilik dengan belon berwarna-warni untuk majlis itu.
2.
belon udara panas
a large bag filled with heated air or gas to make it buoyant, able to float in the air with a basket for passengers or equipment suspended below
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They took a scenic ride in a hot-air balloon.
Mereka menaiki belon udara panas yang indah.
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The pilot prepared the hot-air balloon for takeoff.
Juruterbang menyediakan belon udara panas untuk berlepas.
1.
mengembung, melonjak
swell out in a spherical shape; puff out
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Her cheeks ballooned when she blew into the trumpet.
Pipinya mengembung apabila dia meniup trompet.
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The company's profits ballooned after the successful marketing campaign.
Keuntungan syarikat melonjak selepas kempen pemasaran yang berjaya.