bulging

• 形容某物向外凸出或鼓起来，也指因内部充满而膨胀、胀大。

Describes something that swells outward or is filled to the point of protruding.

1. Swelling outwardB1formal

   Curving or protruding outward, often due to pressure or fullness.

   鼓起的

   • The bag was bulging with groceries.
   • His bulging muscles showed his dedication to training.
   • The walls were bulging from the pressure of the water.

   同义词convexprojectingprominentprotrudingprotuberantpuffyswellingtumescent

   反义词concavedepressedflathollowsunken

2. Prominent or noticeableB2informal

   Sticking out in a way that is easily seen or noticed.

   凸出的

   • She had a bulging folder full of important documents.
   • The bulging eyes of the fish were a sign of its species.
   • His bulging pockets suggested he was carrying many items.

   同义词juttingprojectingprominentprotrudingprotuberant

   反义词flatinconspicuoussubtleunobtrusive

• 动词，指因内部压力或填充而向外鼓起、凸出或膨胀。

A verb used to indicate the act of swelling, protruding, or sticking out outward, often due to internal pressure or fullness.

1. Swell outwardB1formal

   To stick out or swell from a surface or container.

   凸出

   • His pockets bulged with coins.
   • The bag bulged with groceries.
   • Her eyes bulged in surprise.

   同义词bagballoonbellyjutpouchprojectprotrudestick outswell

   反义词flattenrecedesink

2. Increase in size or numberB2formal

   To become larger or more numerous, often temporarily.

   膨胀

   • The population of the city bulged during the festival.
   • The file size bulged after adding the images.
   • The budget bulged due to unexpected expenses.

   同义词balloonenlargeescalateexpandgrowincreasemushroomsurgeswell

   反义词contractdecreaseshrink

短语动词变体bulge out