Definitions
v. To become larger or rounder, or make something do so.
肿胀；膨胀
v. To increase in amount or strength, or cause this.
增加；增强
n. The movement of long, smooth waves across the sea.
海面涌浪
Example
My ankle began to swell after I twisted it.
我扭伤脚踝后，脚踝开始肿起来。
Seasonal tourism can swell the population of coastal towns, placing additional pressure on local water supplies.
季节性旅游会使沿海城镇人口增加，给当地供水带来额外压力。
Collocations
- swell up
- swell with pride
- a heavy swell
Word family
- swelling (n.)
- swollen (adj.)
Synonyms
- expand
- increase
Antonyms
- shrink
Usage tip
过去式swelled；过去分词常用swollen。
FAQ
- What does swell mean?
- To become larger or rounder, or make something do so. To increase in amount or strength, or cause this. The movement of long, smooth waves across the sea.
- How is swell pronounced?
- UK /swel/, US /swel/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
