swelling
UK/'sweliŋ/US
TOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
An abnormally enlarged or raised area on the body, usually caused by injury or illness.
肿胀，肿块，隆起
Root Breakdown
Native Englishswellingother
=swelling
Common Collocations
- 1.reduce swelling消肿
- 2.swelling subsides肿胀消退
- 3.painful swelling疼痛性肿胀
- 4.swelling and bruising肿胀和瘀伤
Example Sentences
- 1.
She applied ice to the swelling on her ankle after the fall.
- 2.
The doctor examined the swelling and recommended an X-ray.
- 3.
The swelling around his eye gradually went down after a few days.