inflate
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/ɪnˈfleɪt/
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/ɪnˈfleɪt/
to fill with air or gas
Inflate the balloon by blowing air into it.
通过向气球吹气来给气球充气。
to make something seem bigger or more important than it is
He tried to inflate his role in the project to impress his boss.
他试图夸大自己在项目中的角色来给老板留下深刻印象。
to increase prices or value
The company will inflate prices during the holiday season.
该公司将在假日季节提高价格。