to get bigger or rounder
Bacteria can make gums swell and bleed.
細菌會導致牙齦腫脹和出血。
to curve out or make something curve out
His belly began to swell over his belt.
他的肚子開始鼓出皮帶。
to grow in number or size
The crowd started to swell with more people.
人群開始隨著更多人加入而擴大。
to become louder
The sound began to swell in the room.
聲音開始在房間裡變大。
to feel a strong emotion
Her heart started to swell with joy.
她的心開始因喜悅而澎湃。
the rise and fall of the sea without waves breaking
The boat rocked in the heavy swell.
船在洶湧的海浪中搖晃。
a curved shape, especially on the body
She noticed the gentle swell of her belly.
她注意到自己肚子的輕微隆起。
an increase in size, number, or strength
There was a swell of support for the idea.
對這個想法的支持有所增加。
a slow, steady rise in volume
The music had a gradual swell.
音樂有一個漸強的過程。
an important or stylish person
He thought he was a real swell.
他以為自己是個真正的大人物。
very good or enjoyable
We had a swell time at the party.
我們在派對上玩得非常開心。