bulk

• 名词，指某物的大尺寸、大量或大体积，也指某事物的主要部分或大部分。

A noun referring to the large size, mass, or volume of something, or the majority or main part of something.

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1. Large size or massB1formal

   The large size, mass, or volume of something.

   大量

   • The bulk of the shipment arrived yesterday.
   • She struggled to carry the bulk of the boxes.
   • The bulk of the crowd moved toward the exit.

   同义词bignessextentimmensitylargenessmagnitudemasssizevolume

2. Main part or majorityB1formal

   The majority or largest part of something.

   主要部分

   • The bulk of the work is already done.
   • He spent the bulk of his savings on the house.
   • The bulk of the evidence points to his guilt.

   同义词bodymajoritymasspreponderance

3. Large quantityB2informal

   A large amount or quantity of something, often purchased or sold.

   大量

   • We bought the supplies in bulk to save money.
   • The store sells items in bulk at a discount.
   • They ordered bulk quantities of paper for the office.

   同义词abundanceamountheaploadlotmassmountainpileplethoraprofusionquantityslewtonvolume

• 动词，表示增大某物的体积、规模、数量或重要性，使其变得更大或更充实。

A verb used to indicate the act of increasing in size, volume, or importance, or to cause something to become larger or more substantial.

1. Increase in size or massB2informal

   To become larger, thicker, or more massive, especially in the context of bodybuilding or physical growth.

   增肌

   • He is bulking up for the competition by eating more protein.
   • She has been bulking for three months to gain muscle mass.
   • The athlete bulked up significantly after changing his diet.

   同义词enlargeexpandgrowswellthicken

   反义词contractdecreasediminishreduceshrink

2. To appear large or importantC1formal

   To seem large, significant, or prominent.

   显得重要

   • The problem bulks large in their discussions.
   • The issue of climate change bulks large in the public consciousness.
   • His achievements bulk large in the history of the company.

   同义词countfigureloommattersignifyweigh