inflate
US /ɪnˈfleɪt/
UK /ɪnˈfleɪt/
动词
1.
充气, 膨胀
to fill (a balloon, tire, or other expandable object) with air or gas so that it expands
示例:
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He used a pump to inflate the bicycle tires.
他用打气筒给自行车轮胎打气。
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The hot air balloon began to inflate slowly.
热气球开始缓慢膨胀。
2.
虚增, 夸大
to increase (something) by a large or excessive amount
示例:
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The company tried to inflate its profits by cutting corners.
该公司试图通过偷工减料来虚增利润。
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Some critics argue that the media tends to inflate the importance of minor events.
一些评论家认为媒体倾向于夸大小事件的重要性。
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