What does swollen mean?

larger than normal because of injury or illness carrying more water than usual after heavy rain

How is swollen pronounced?

UK /ˈswəʊlən/, US /ˈswoʊlən/.

/ˈswəʊlən/ · /ˈswoʊlən/

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肿胀的

adj. larger than normal because of injury or illness

肿胀的

adj. carrying more water than usual after heavy rain

水位上涨的

My ankle was swollen after I fell during practice.

训练时摔倒后，我的脚踝肿了起来。

After several days of heavy rain, the swollen river threatened homes built close to its banks.

连续数日的大雨过后，水位上涨的河流威胁着沿岸的住宅。

也作swell的过去分词；过去式是swelled。

What does swollen mean?: larger than normal because of injury or illness carrying more water than usual after heavy rain
How is swollen pronounced?: UK /ˈswəʊlən/, US /ˈswoʊlən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.