swelling
noun
ˈswelɪŋ
noun
1
an
area
of
your
body
that
has
become
larger
than
normal,
because
of
illness
or
injury
〔身体因患病或受伤产生的〕肿块，肿胀处
C
[+
in/on
]
a
painless
swelling
in
his
neck
他颈部一个不痛的肿块
2
the
condition
of
having
swelled
膨胀; 肿胀
U
The
spider’s
bite
can
cause
pain
and
swelling.
蜘蛛叮咬可能会引起肿痛。
These
tablets
should
reduce
the
swelling
.
这些药片应该能缓解肿胀。