puff
US /pʌf/
UK /pʌf/
動詞
1.
喘氣, 噴出
to breathe out in short, quick breaths
範例:
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He was puffing and panting after running up the stairs.
他跑上樓梯後氣喘吁籲。
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The dragon puffed smoke from its nostrils.
龍從鼻孔裡噴出煙霧。
2.
鼓起, 膨脹
to make something swell or become larger with air or gas
範例:
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The wind puffed out the sails of the boat.
風鼓起了船帆。
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Her cheeks puffed out as she blew the candle.
她吹蠟燭時，臉頰鼓了起來。
名詞
1.
一口, 一陣
a short, quick breath or emission of smoke or vapor
範例:
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He took a deep puff from his cigarette.
他深深地吸了一口煙。
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A little puff of wind rustled the leaves.
一陣微風吹動了樹葉。
2.
泡芙, 酥皮點心
a soft, light pastry or cake
範例:
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She baked some delicious cream puffs for dessert.
她烤了一些美味的奶油泡芙作為甜點。
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The bakery sells various kinds of sweet puffs.
這家麵包店出售各種甜味泡芙。