单词 | bulge |
释义 | bulge n. & v. --n   1. a a convex part of an otherwise flat or flatter surface. b an irregular swelling; a lump.   2. colloq. a temporary increase in quantity or number (baby bulge).   3. Naut. the bilge of a ship.   4. Mil. a salient. --v   1. intr. swell outwards.   2. intr. be full or replete.   3. tr. swell (a bag, cheeks, etc.) by stuffing. Phrases and idioms have (or get) the bulge on sl. have or get an advantage over. Derivatives bulgingly adv. bulgy adj. Etymology: ME f. OF boulge, bouge f. L bulga: see BUDGET |
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