puff
US /pʌf/
UK /pʌf/
动词
1.
喘气, 喷出
to breathe out in short, quick breaths
示例:
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He was puffing and panting after running up the stairs.
他跑上楼梯后气喘吁吁。
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The dragon puffed smoke from its nostrils.
龙从鼻孔里喷出烟雾。
2.
鼓起, 膨胀
to make something swell or become larger with air or gas
示例:
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The wind puffed out the sails of the boat.
风鼓起了船帆。
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Her cheeks puffed out as she blew the candle.
她吹蜡烛时，脸颊鼓了起来。
名词
1.
a short, quick breath or emission of smoke or vapor
示例:
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He took a deep puff from his cigarette.
他深深地吸了一口烟。
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A little puff of wind rustled the leaves.
一阵微风吹动了树叶。
2.
泡芙, 酥皮点心
a soft, light pastry or cake
示例:
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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为甜点。
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The bakery sells various kinds of sweet puffs.
这家面包店出售各种甜味泡芙。