swelling
/ˈswelɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [swˈɛlɪŋ] /ˈswelɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [swˈɛlɪŋ] /ˈswe-liŋ How to pronounce swelling (audio)/ (ame, mw)
swelling — noun
- swellingsingular
- swellingsplural
1. a place on the body that looks bigger or sticks out after an injury, an infectio
a place on the body that looks bigger or sticks out after an injury, an infection, or another health problem.
The swelling on Sana's wrist grew larger by bedtime.
pattern: swelling on [body part]
The doctor touched the swelling near Asher's eye very gently.
After the fall, a dark swelling appeared above Nia's knee.
Bilal covered the swelling on his thumb with an ice pack.
The nurse measured the swelling under Christopher's jaw before treatment.
文法句型
a swelling on [body part]
the swelling near/under [body part]
用法筆記
Usually used for one visible raised area, often with on, near, or under plus the affected body part. Distinguish from sense 2, which names the condition overall rather than the specific spot.
常見錯誤
2. the state of a body part looking puffed up or enlarged instead of its usual size
the state of a body part looking puffed up or enlarged instead of its usual size or shape.
Cold cloths can ease swelling after a tooth is removed.
common verb: ease swelling
Swelling around Feng's ankle kept him out of practice.
pattern: swelling around [body part]
The nurse said the swelling should fade within two days.
Too much salt can make leg swelling worse in hot weather.
The medicine reduced João's facial swelling before the wedding photos.
- puffiness
more everyday and often suggests a mild or temporary condition
- inflammation
more medical and may also include heat, redness, or pain
- edema
formal medical term, especially for swelling caused by extra fluid
文法句型
reduce swelling
swelling around/in [body part]
用法筆記
Often used in medical advice with verbs like reduce, ease, or bring down. Distinguish from sense 1 when you mean the general condition, not one visible swollen area.