balloon
n.[C]
1.气球,氢气球
2.(用作玩具的)气球
The girl was startled when the balloon exploded.
这女孩在气球爆炸时吃了一惊.
3.(漫画中圈出人物对白的)气球形圆圈
4.气球形物;球形短颈玻璃容器
vi.
1.像气球般鼓起(或膨胀)[(+out/up)]
2.乘气球上升;乘气球飞行
3.激增
Trade deficits have ballooned.
贸易逆差急速增大.
vt.
1.使像气球般鼓起(或膨胀)
He balloons his cheeks when he is hesitant.
他迟疑不决时会鼓起双颊.
2.使激增
a.
1.气球状的;像气球般鼓起的