swelling
US /ˈswel.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈswel.ɪŋ/
1.
腫脹, 腫塊
a localized abnormal enlargement or protrusion on the body as a result of disease or injury
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The doctor examined the swelling on her ankle.
醫生檢查了她腳踝上的腫脹。
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Apply ice to reduce the swelling.
敷冰以減輕腫脹。
2.
膨脹, 增長, 上漲
the action of increasing in size, amount, or degree
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The rapid swelling of the river caused concern.
河水迅速上漲引起了擔憂。
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We observed a gradual swelling of the population.
我們觀察到人口的逐漸膨脹。