swelling/ˈswelɪŋ; `swɛlɪŋ/ n1 [U] condition of being swollen 膨胀; 肿胀; 凸出; 鼓起; 增强; 增多; 增大; （感情的）迸发 reduce the swelling with ice-packs 用冰袋消肿.2 [C] abnormally swollen place on the body （身体上的）肿块 He had a swelling on his knee. 他膝盖上有个肿块.
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