puff up
US /pʌf ʌp/
UK /pʌf ʌp/
片語動詞
1.
腫脹, 膨脹
to swell or cause to swell with air or fluid
範例:
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Her ankle started to puff up after she twisted it.
她的腳踝扭傷後開始腫脹。
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The dough will puff up when it bakes.
麵團烘烤時會膨脹。
2.
使自大, 使驕傲
to make someone feel very proud or conceited
範例:
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All the praise began to puff him up.
所有的讚揚開始讓他自大起來。
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Don't let success puff you up too much.
不要讓成功讓你過於自大。