plump up

plump up — phrasal verb

  • plump upbase form
  • plumps up3rd person singular
  • plumping up-ing form
  • plumped uppast simple

1. to press, shake, or arrange something soft — such as a cushion, pillow, or duvet

1.片語動詞及物B1
釋義

to press, shake, or arrange something soft — such as a cushion, pillow, or duvet — so that it becomes rounder, softer, and fuller in shape.

例句

Hana plumped up the sofa cushions before the dinner guests arrived.

separable: plumped up the cushions / plumped the cushions up

The flight attendant plumped up the pillows and handed out blankets to the passengers.

collocation: plump up pillows

同義詞
  • fluff up

    more common for pillows and bedding; 'plump up' can sound more deliberate or forceful

  • puff up

    suggests making something swell with air, often used for hair or feathers

反義詞
  • flatten

    to make something flat, the opposite of plumping it up

文法句型

plump + noun + up

plump up + noun

常見錯誤

❌She plumped up the rice before cooking.
✅She fluffed up the rice before cooking.
💡'plump up' is used for soft, padded items (cushions, pillows), not for food.