inflated

• 指充满气体或空气而膨胀的，也比喻被夸大的、言过其实的，或显得比实际更重要的。

Describes something that is filled with air or gas, or figuratively, something that is exaggerated or made to seem more important than it actually is.

1. B1formal

   Expanded by being filled with air or gas.

   充气的

   • The inflated balloon floated up to the ceiling.
   • Make sure the tires are properly inflated before the trip.
   • The inflatable mattress was fully inflated within minutes.

   同义词aeratedblown-upexpandedfilled

   反义词deflatedemptyflat

2. Exaggerated or excessiveB2formal

   Made to seem larger, more important, or more valuable than is actually the case.

   夸大的

   • The company reported inflated profits to attract investors.
   • His claims about his achievements were highly inflated.
   • The media often uses inflated language to describe minor events.

   同义词exaggeratedexcessivemagnifiedoverblownoverstated

   反义词accuratehumblemodestrealisticunderstated

3. Increased in priceB2formalbusiness

   Raised to a level that is too high, especially in terms of cost.

   虚高的

   • The inflated prices of housing make it difficult for young people to buy a home.
   • During the crisis, the cost of basic goods became inflated.
   • The stock market saw inflated valuations before the crash.

   同义词excessiveexorbitantextortionateoutrageousoverpricedpumped upsky-highsteepunreasonable

   反义词decreaseddeflatedloweredreduced

• 指给某物充气或使其膨胀；也用于比喻义，表示夸大、虚增或使某事物超出正常范围。

A verb used to indicate the act of filling something with air or gas, or causing it to expand; also used figuratively to mean exaggerating or increasing something beyond normal limits.

1. Fill with air or gasB1formal

   To fill something with air or gas so that it becomes larger and rounder.

   充气

   • He used a pump to inflate the bicycle tire.
   • The balloons were inflated with helium for the party.
   • Make sure to inflate the life raft before using it.

   同义词blow updistendexpandpuff upswell

   反义词collapsedeflateempty

2. Increase prices or valueB2formalbusiness

   To cause prices, costs, or value to rise, often artificially.

   抬高价格

   • The company inflated the prices of its products during the shortage.
   • Speculation can inflate the value of stocks beyond their real worth.
   • The government is trying to prevent the economy from inflating too quickly.

   同义词boostescalatehikeincreasejack upmark upraise

   反义词cutdeflatelowerreduce

3. ExaggerateB2informal

   To make something seem more important or impressive than it really is.

   夸大

   • He tends to inflate his achievements when telling stories.
   • The media often inflates the significance of minor events.
   • Don't inflate the problem; it's not as serious as you think.

   同义词amplifyblow upembellishexaggeratemagnifyoverstatepadpuff up

   反义词deflatedownplayminimizeunderstate