balloon

🇬🇧 UK/bә'lu:n/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

An inflatable rubber bag used as a toy or decoration; a large bag filled with gas or hot air for flight

气球;热气球

v.

To increase or expand rapidly; to travel by balloon

迅速膨胀,激增;乘气球飞行

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
balloonother
=balloon

Common Collocations

  • 1.hot air balloon热气球
  • 2.balloon payment气球支付

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The hot air balloon drifted peacefully over the colorful patchwork landscape.

  • 2.

    Costs began to balloon when the construction project faced unexpected complications.

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