plump
/plʌmp/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #5307 in the learning path
丰满的；圆鼓鼓的
Definitions
adj. pleasantly round and full in shape
丰满的；圆鼓鼓的
v. to make a cushion or pillow fuller by shaking it
拍松；使鼓起
Example
She picked a plump peach from the fruit bowl.
她从果盘里挑了一个饱满的桃子。
Consumers often prefer plump fruit, although appearance alone is not a reliable indicator of nutritional value.
消费者往往偏爱饱满的水果，但单凭外观并不能可靠地判断营养价值。
Collocations
- plump cheeks
- plump fruit
- plump up a pillow
Word family
- plumpness (n.)
Synonyms
- rounded
Antonyms
- thin
Usage tip
比fat语气温和，但描述他人体型仍需谨慎。
FAQ
- What does plump mean?
- pleasantly round and full in shape to make a cushion or pillow fuller by shaking it
- How is plump pronounced?
- UK /plʌmp/, US /plʌmp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
