| 释义 |
swollen
—swollen /ˈswəʊ.lən/ aep /ˈswoʊ-/
Ⅰ adjective ► B2 larger than usual: » a bruised, swollen face» The stream is swollen because of the heavy rain.Thesaurus+: ↑Swellings and lumps• • • Extra Examples:» She was looking very upset, with her eyes red and swollen.» Her hands were swollen and arthritic.» She removed the bandage to reveal an enormous wound, which was infected and swollen.» Your ankle is badly swollen, you need to rest it.» Her glands feel a bit swollen, but otherwise she seems fine.
Ⅱ verb ► F0 PAST PARTICIPLE OF SWELL(Cf. ↑swell) verbThesaurus+: ↑Swellings and lumps |