Definitions
n. A solid piece without a regular shape.
块；团
n. A swelling under the skin or in body tissue.
肿块
v. To treat different things as one group, ignoring their differences.
把……归为一类
Example
She dropped a lump of clay onto the table.
她把一团黏土放到了桌子上。
Policymakers should not lump all unemployed people together, as their circumstances and support needs vary considerably.
政策制定者不应把所有失业者一概而论，因为他们的处境和援助需求差异很大。
Collocations
- a lump of clay
- a lump sum
- lump together
- a lump in your throat
Word family
- lumpy (adj.)
- lumpiness (n.)
Usage tip
lump together常暗示忽略差异，笼统归类。
FAQ
- What does lump mean?
- A solid piece without a regular shape. A swelling under the skin or in body tissue. To treat different things as one group, ignoring their differences.
- How is lump pronounced?
- UK /lʌmp/, US /lʌmp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
