bubble

a round body of gas contained in a liquid; a dome or domelike structure; a temporary change: a real estate bubble
Not to be confused with:bauble – a showy ornament; trinket, gewgawbobble – a repeated, jerky movement; a fumbling of a baseball; an error; mistake

bubble

a booming economy that could end in a sudden collapse

bub·ble

B0522200 (bŭb′əl)n.1. a. A thin, usually spherical or hemispherical film of liquid filled with air or gas: a soap bubble.b. A globular body of air or gas formed within a liquid: air bubbles rising to the surface.c. A pocket formed in a solid by air or gas that is trapped, as during cooling or hardening.2. The sound made by the forming and bursting of bubbles.3. Something insubstantial, groundless, or ephemeral, especially a fantastic or impracticable idea or belief: didn't want to burst the new volunteers' bubble.4. Something light or effervescent: "Macon—though terribly distressed—had to fight down a bubble of laughter" (Anne Tyler).5. a. A usually transparent glass or plastic dome.b. A protective, often isolating envelope or cover: "The Secret Service will talk of tightening protection, but no President wants to live in a bubble" (Anthony Lewis).6. a. A usually oval outline, as on a ballot or a standardized test form, intended to be filled in using a pencil or pen.b. A rounded or irregularly shaped outline, as in a cartoon or other drawing, containing a character's speech or thoughts, as represented by words or pictures.7. Economics An increase in the price of a commodity, investment, or market that is not warranted by economic fundamentals and is usually caused by ongoing investment or speculation in the expectation that the price will increase further.intr.v. bub·bled, bub·bling, bub·bles 1. To form or give off bubbles: soup bubbling on the stove.2. To move or flow with a gurgling sound: a brook bubbling along its course.3. a. To rise to the surface: gas bubbled up through the swamp water.b. To become active or intense enough to come into prominence: "Since then, the revolution has bubbled up again in many forms" (Jonathan Schell).4. To display irrepressible activity or emotion: The kids were bubbling over with excitement.adj. Capable of being categorized in one class or another; borderline: coaches evaluating bubble players to see which ones might play at a higher level.Idiom: on the bubble On the brink of a new development or condition, especially in danger of being cut from a sports team: "These are the players on the bubble, the ones who are not sure if they have made the team" (Jason Diamos).

[From Middle English bubelen, to bubble.]

bubble

(ˈbʌbəl) n1. a thin film of liquid forming a hollow globule around air or a gas: a soap bubble. 2. a small globule of air or a gas in a liquid or a solid, as in carbonated drinks, glass, etc3. the sound made by a bubbling liquid4. something lacking substance, stability, or seriousness5. an unreliable scheme or enterprise6. (Architecture) a dome, esp a transparent glass or plastic onevb7. to form or cause to form bubbles8. (intr) to move or flow with a gurgling sound9. (often foll by: over) to overflow (with excitement, anger, etc)10. (intr) Scot to snivel; blubber[C14: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Swedish bubbla, Danish boble, Dutch bobbel, all of imitative origin]

bub•ble

(ˈbʌb əl)

n., v. -bled, -bling. n. 1. a nearly spherical body of gas contained in a liquid. 2. a small globule of gas in a thin liquid envelope. 3. a globule of air or gas, or a globular vacuum, contained in a solid. 4. magnetic bubble. 5. anything that lacks firmness, substance, or permanence; delusion. 6. an inflated speculation, esp. if fraudulent: a real-estate bubble. 7. the act or sound of bubbling. 8. a spherical or nearly spherical canopy or shelter; dome. v.i. 9. to form, produce, or release bubbles; effervesce. 10. to flow or spout with a gurgling noise; gurgle. 11. to boil. 12. to issue forth in a lively, sparkling manner: The play bubbled with fun. 13. to seethe or stir, as with excitement: My mind bubbles with plans. v.t. 14. to cause to bubble; make bubbles in. 15. bubble over, to overflow with liveliness or zest. [1350–1400; Middle English bobel]

bubble

Past participle: bubbled
Gerund: bubbling

Imperative
bubble
bubble

Present
I bubble
you bubble
he/she/it bubbles
we bubble
you bubble
they bubble

Preterite
I bubbled
you bubbled
he/she/it bubbled
we bubbled
you bubbled
they bubbled

Present Continuous
I am bubbling
you are bubbling
he/she/it is bubbling
we are bubbling
you are bubbling
they are bubbling

Present Perfect
I have bubbled
you have bubbled
he/she/it has bubbled
we have bubbled
you have bubbled
they have bubbled

Past Continuous
I was bubbling
you were bubbling
he/she/it was bubbling
we were bubbling
you were bubbling
they were bubbling

Past Perfect
I had bubbled
you had bubbled
he/she/it had bubbled
we had bubbled
you had bubbled
they had bubbled

Future
I will bubble
you will bubble
he/she/it will bubble
we will bubble
you will bubble
they will bubble

Future Perfect
I will have bubbled
you will have bubbled
he/she/it will have bubbled
we will have bubbled
you will have bubbled
they will have bubbled

Future Continuous
I will be bubbling
you will be bubbling
he/she/it will be bubbling
we will be bubbling
you will be bubbling
they will be bubbling

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been bubbling
you have been bubbling
he/she/it has been bubbling
we have been bubbling
you have been bubbling
they have been bubbling

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been bubbling
you will have been bubbling
he/she/it will have been bubbling
we will have been bubbling
you will have been bubbling
they will have been bubbling

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been bubbling
you had been bubbling
he/she/it had been bubbling
we had been bubbling
you had been bubbling
they had been bubbling

Conditional
I would bubble
you would bubble
he/she/it would bubble
we would bubble
you would bubble
they would bubble

Past Conditional
I would have bubbled
you would have bubbled
he/she/it would have bubbled
we would have bubbled
you would have bubbled
they would have bubbled

bubble

A situation in which a particular investment or class of investments is producing such good returns that they attract an increasing amount of investment until prices are far higher than can be justified by a rational analysis of likely future returns from those investments.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	bubble - a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)air bubble - a bubble of airfoam, froth - a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid; "the beer had a thick head of foam"globule - a small globe or ballsoap bubble - a bubble formed by a thin soap film
	2.	bubble - a speculative scheme that depends on unstable factors that the planner cannot control; "his proposal was nothing but a house of cards"; "a real estate bubble"house of cardsscheme, strategy - an elaborate and systematic plan of action
	3.	bubble - an impracticable and illusory idea; "he didn't want to burst the newcomer's bubble"fancy, phantasy, illusion, fantasy - something many people believe that is false; "they have the illusion that I am very wealthy"
	4.	bubble - a dome-shaped covering made of transparent glass or plasticcovering - an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
Verb	1.	bubble - form, produce, or emit bubbles; "The soup was bubbling"emit, pass off, breathe - expel (gases or odors)effervesce, fizz, foam, form bubbles, froth, sparkle - become bubbly or frothy or foaming; "The boiling soup was frothing"; "The river was foaming"; "Sparkling water"bubble over, spill over, overflow - overflow with a certain feeling; "The children bubbled over with joy"; "My boss was bubbling over with anger"
	2.	bubble - flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise; "babbling brooks"burble, guggle, gurgle, ripple, babblesound, go - make a certain noise or sound; "She went `Mmmmm'"; "The gun went `bang'"gurgle - make sounds similar to gurgling water; "The baby gurgled with satisfaction when the mother tickled it"
	3.	bubble - rise in bubbles or as if in bubbles; "bubble to the surface"go up, rise, move up, lift, arise, come up, uprise - move upward; "The fog lifted"; "The smoke arose from the forest fire"; "The mist uprose from the meadows"
	4.	bubble - cause to form bubbles; "bubble gas through a liquid"alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"
	5.	bubble - expel gas from the stomach; "In China it is polite to burp at the table"belch, burp, eructemit, pass off, breathe - expel (gases or odors)

bubble

noun1. air ball, drop, bead, blister, blob, droplet, globule, vesicle, air pocket, air cavity a bubble of gas trapped under the surfaceplural noun1. foam, fizz, froth, lather, suds, spume, effervescence, head With bubbles and boats, children love bathtime.verb1. boil, simmer, seethe Heat the seasoned stock until it is bubbling.2. foam, fizz, froth, churn, agitate, percolate, effervesce The fermenting wine has bubbled up and over the top.3. gurgle, splash, murmur, trickle, ripple, babble, trill, burble, lap, purl, plash He looked at the stream bubbling through the trees nearby.bubble over brim over, burst, be filled, well over, overflow, gush, spill over He was quite tireless, bubbling over with vitality.

bubble

nounA fantastic, impracticable plan or desire:castle in the air, chimera, dream, fantasy, illusion, pipe dream, rainbow.verb1. To form or cause to form foam:cream, effervesce, fizz, foam, froth, lather, spume, suds, yeast.2. To flow or move with a low slapping sound:burble, gurgle, lap, splash, swash, wash.3. To be in a state of emotional or mental turmoil:boil, burn, churn, ferment, seethe, simmer, smolder.

Translations

气泡泡沫起泡

bubble

(ˈbabl) noun a floating ball of air or gas. bubbles in lemonade.气泡 verb to form or rise in bubbles. The champagne bubbled in the glass.起泡ˈbubbly adjective having bubbles. 有泡的bubble over to be full (with happiness etc). bubbling over with excitement. 抑制不住（内心的喜悦等）

bubble

→ 泡沫zhCN

bubble

pop (one's) bubble

To disprove, ruin, or destroy someone's fantasy, delusion, or misbelief. A less common variant of "burst (someone's) bubble." Sorry to pop your bubble, Janet, but Sarah only went out on a date with you to make Suzie jealous. Sean took pleasure in popping the environmentalist's bubble, explaining to him that renewable energy devices cause huge environmental damage to produce.See also: bubble, pop

burst the bubble of (someone)

To disprove, ruin, or destroy someone's fantasy, delusion, or misbelief. The Supreme Court ruling is likely to burst the bubble of all the activists who were in favor of overturning the case. I hate to burst the bubble of everyone here, but this period of economic success will not last long.See also: bubble, burst, of

pop the bubble of (someone)

To disprove, ruin, or destroy someone's fantasy, delusion, or misbelief. A less common variant of "burst the bubble of (someone)." The Supreme Court ruling is likely to pop the bubble of all the activists who were in favor of overturning the case.See also: bubble, of, pop

burst (one's) bubble

To bring someone back to reality, especially if they are dreaming or fantasizing about something unrealistic. Look, I hate to burst your bubble, but there is no way you're getting into Harvard! You're a C student!See also: bubble, burst

bubble over

1. Literally, of a liquid, to boil so vigorously that it flows out of its container. If you put too much water in the pot, it might bubble over.2. By extension, for an emotion to be exhibited because it is too strong for one to contain. Her enthusiasm for the subject she teaches just bubbles over in the classroom. Their excitement at becoming homeowners is bubbling over—no one is usually that interested in discussing recessed lighting!See also: bubble, over

bubble up

1. Of a liquid, to emerge from something, usually from under a surface, in a bubbling manner. Take a sample of the substance that's bubbling up from the ground.2. For an emotion to be exhibited because it is too strong for one to contain. Her enthusiasm for the subject she teaches always bubbles up in the classroom. Their excitement at becoming homeowners is bubbling up—no one is usually that interested in discussing recessed lighting!3. To become stronger or more intense, especially after having been suppressed. Anger bubbled up in me with each note of criticism from my peers.See also: bubble, up

burst (someone's) bubble

To disprove, ruin, or eliminate someone's fantasy, delusion, misbelief, or recent happiness. Sorry to burst your bubble, Janet, but Sarah only went out on a date with you to make Suzie jealous. I'm happy you won, and I don't mean to burst your bubble while you're celebrating, but your opponent could use some encouragement.See also: bubble, burst

the bubble bursts

A period of unusually high success ends. A "bubble" describes something, typically a trend or market, that expands until it "pops" (fails). When the bubble bursts on these toys, a lot of people are going to be left with a lot of worthless trinkets. In the '90s, the bubble burst on Internet startups, but that didn't stop the success of online ventures.See also: bubble, burst

on the bubble

In a state of uncertainty between two possible outcomes. This phrase is often used in reference to sports teams. I hate being on the bubble. When will the coach finalize the roster already? Several teams are on the bubble and will find out tonight if they made the tournament.See also: bubble, on

bubble water

slang Champagne. Waiter, two glasses of bubble water, please—we're celebrating.See also: bubble, water

bubblehead

1. A foolish, dumb, or ditzy person. I can't believe I said something so stupid—what a bubblehead.2. One who often drinks champagne. Susan's a real bubblehead, so order her a glass of the finest champagne.

bubbles

slang Champagne. Waiter, two glasses of bubbles, please—we're celebrating.See also: bubble

half a bubble off plumb

Strange; silly; crazy. Referring to the bubble inside a level. A: "She's a sweet old lady, but yeah, she's definitely half a bubble off plumb." B: "OK, yeah, I was sort of startled when she started talking to her rosebush."See also: bubble, half, off, plumb

bubble over

1. Lit. [for boiling or effervescent liquid] to spill or splatter over the edge of its container. The pot bubbled over and put out the flame on the stove. The stew bubbled over. 2. Fig. [for someone] to be so happy and merry that the joy "spills over" onto other people. She was just bubbling over, she was so happy. Lily bubbled over with joy.See also: bubble, over

bubble up (through something)

[for a liquid] to seep up or well up through something, such as from between rocks, through a crack in the floor, or through a hole in the bottom of a boat. The water bubbled up through a crack in the basement floor.See also: bubble, up

burst someone's bubble

Fig. to destroy someone's illusion or delusion; to destroy someone's fantasy. I hate to burst your bubble, but Columbus did not discover Canada. Even if you think I am being foolish, please don't burst my bubble.See also: bubble, burst

half a bubble off plumb

Fig. giddy; crazy. She is acting about half a bubble off plumb. What is wrong with her? Tom is just half a bubble off plumb, but he is all heart.See also: bubble, half, off, plumb

the bubble bursts

COMMON You say the bubble bursts to mean that a very successful or happy time ends. The bubble has burst. Crowds at the team's World League games are down from last year's 40,000 average to 22,000. After the internet bubble burst, you would have believed that no one wanted innovation. Note: You can also say that someone or something pricks the bubble when they cause something happy or successful to end. They fear to do anything that would prick the stock-market bubble. Note: The bubble referred to in these expressions is the South Sea Bubble, a financial disaster which took its name from The South Sea Company. In the early 18th century, this company took over the British national debt in return for a monopoly of trade with the South Seas. A lot of people invested in the company, but it crashed in 1720 and many investors became bankrupt. See also: bubble, burst

burst someone's bubble

If someone or something bursts your bubble, they stop you being so happy or satisfied. A terrible defeat in Saturday's match burst their bubble. Costa burst her bubble, telling her that her boyfriend had been arrested.See also: bubble, burst

on the bubble

AMERICANIf someone or something is on the bubble, they are in a difficult situation, and do not know if they will succeed or fail. The energy minister is on the bubble over the ongoing complaints over energy prices. His new TV series is on the bubble for cancellation after poor ratings. Note: The reference may be to a bubble which is about to burst, or to the bubble on a spirit level, which will move off centre if the level is not kept exactly horizontal. See also: bubble, on

on the bubble

(of a sports player or team) occupying the last qualifying position in a team or for a tournament, and liable to be replaced by another. North American informal This expression comes from sit on the bubble , with the implication that the bubble may burst.See also: bubble, on

burst someone's bubble

shatter someone's illusions about something or destroy their sense of well-being.See also: bubble, burst

the bubble ˈbursts

there is a sudden end to a good or lucky situation: When the bubble finally burst, hundreds of people lost their jobs.See also: bubble, burst

ˌburst somebody’s ˈbubble

bring an end to somebody’s hopes, happiness, etc: Things are going really well for him. I just hope nothing happens to burst his bubble.See also: bubble, burst

bubble over

v.1. To rise and spill over the edges of a container while boiling or effervescing: Soup bubbled over from the hot pan. Better turn the heat down; your stew is bubbling over!2. To be full of some emotion, to the point where one cannot resist expressing it: We were bubbling over with excitement at the good news.See also: bubble, over

bubble up

v.1. To rise due to a bubbling motion: Water bubbled up through the hole in the boat. Foam always bubbles up onto the counter when I wash the dishes.2. To rise or increase steadily in intensity: Anger bubbled up in his chest when he heard their crude remarks.3. To express some positive emotion: She bubbled up with joy when she got accepted into college.See also: bubble, up

bubble water

and bubbles n. champagne. More bubble water, or do you want something stronger? I just love the way bubbles tickles my little old nose. See also: bubble, water

bubbles

verbSee bubble waterSee also: bubble

bubblehead

1. n. a fool; a giddy person. If you can’t say anything without coming off like a bubblehead, keep your mouth shut. 2. n. a heavy drinker of champagne. It takes a pretty good bankroll to be a real high-class bubblehead.

half a bubble off plumb

phr. giddy; crazy. Tom is just half a bubble off plumb, but he is all heart. See also: bubble, half, off, plumb

on the bubble

On the brink of a new development or condition, especially in danger of being cut from a sports team: "These are the players on the bubble, the ones who are not sure if they have made the team" (Jason Diamos).See also: bubble, on

bubble

bubble

bubble

bub·ble

bubble

bub•ble

bubble

bubble

bubble

bubble

bubble

bubble

bubble

pop (one's) bubble

burst the bubble of (someone)

pop the bubble of (someone)

burst (one's) bubble

bubble over

bubble up

burst (someone's) bubble

the bubble bursts

on the bubble

bubble water

bubblehead

bubbles

half a bubble off plumb

bubble over

bubble up (through something)

burst someone's bubble

half a bubble off plumb

the bubble bursts

burst someone's bubble

on the bubble

on the bubble

burst someone's bubble

the bubble ˈbursts

ˌburst somebody’s ˈbubble

bubble over

bubble up

bubble water

bubbles

bubblehead

half a bubble off plumb

on the bubble

bubble

bubble

What does it mean when you dream about a bubble?

bubble

bubble

bubble

bubble

bubble

Bubble

bubble

bubble

bubble

Synonyms for bubble

noun air ball

Synonyms

noun foam

Synonyms

verb boil

Synonyms

verb foam

Synonyms

verb gurgle

Synonyms

phrase bubble over

Synonyms

Synonyms for bubble

noun a fantastic, impracticable plan or desire

Synonyms

verb to form or cause to form foam

Synonyms

verb to flow or move with a low slapping sound

Synonyms

verb to be in a state of emotional or mental turmoil

Synonyms

Synonyms for bubble

noun a hollow globule of gas (e