swelling

noun

UK/ˈswel.ɪŋ/
US/ˈswel.ɪŋ/

Definitions of swelling noun

  1. Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    An area of the body that has increased in size due to illness or injury.

    腫脹;腫大

    • Applying an ice pack can help to reduce the swelling.

      冰敷可以幫助減輕腫脹。

    • The swelling in his ankle made it difficult for him to walk.

      他腳踝的腫脹讓他走路困難。

    • The doctor said the swelling was a sign of infection.

      醫生說腫脹是感染的跡象。