protuberant

🇬🇧 UK/prәu'tju:bәrәnt/🇺🇸 US
GREB2

Definitions

adj.

Swelling or bulging outward beyond the surrounding surface.

突起的,凸出的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
proforward, for, before
+
tuberstem
+
antperforming, being in a state
=protuberant

Common Collocations

  • 1.protuberant eyes突出的眼睛
  • 2.protuberant belly凸起的腹部
  • 3.[protuberant forehead]突出的额头
  • 4.protuberant veins暴起的青筋

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The child had large, protuberant eyes that gave her a curious expression.

  • 2.

    His protuberant belly suggested years of unhealthy eating habits.

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