bulging
bulging — 形容詞
- bulgingpositive
- more bulgingcomparative
- most bulgingsuperlative
1. describing a rounded area on a surface that curves or swells further outward tha
鼓起的
從表面向外凸出成圓弧狀
describing a rounded area on a surface that curves or swells further outward than the parts around it, usually because something is pressing from behind or because of strong emotion or physical effort
Théo's eyes were bulging with surprise when he saw the birthday cake.
Théo 看到生日蛋糕時，驚訝得眼睛都鼓了出來。
collocation: bulging with [emotion]
Soraya carried a bulging backpack full of books home from the library every Friday.
每個星期五，Soraya 都背著一個鼓鼓的背包，裡面裝滿了從圖書館借來的書。
used before a noun: bulging + container
The gardener's bulging muscles showed years of lifting heavy pots and digging soil.
那位園丁鼓起的肌肉，顯示出他多年來搬運花盆和挖掘土壤的辛勞。
Jin's bulging veins stood out on his hands as he gripped the heavy rock tightly.
Jin 緊緊抓住那塊大石頭時，手上鼓起的青筋清晰可見。
Wei pulled a bulging wallet from his pocket and paid for everyone's meal.
Wei 從口袋裡掏出一個鼓鼓的錢包，替所有人付了餐費。
- protruding
More general — something that juts out, not necessarily rounded (e.g., 'a protruding rock'). 'Bulging' implies a smooth, rounded curve.
- swollen
Often suggests an unhealthy or injured state ('swollen ankle'), while 'bulging' can be neutral or even positive ('bulging muscles').
- distended
More formal and medical; usually refers to a stomach or body part stretched from internal pressure. Less common in everyday speech.
文法句型
be + bulging with [contents/cause]
bulging + noun (a bulging [container/body part])
用法筆記
Often used with 'with' to name the cause of the bulge — either a physical substance ('bulging with coins') or an emotion ('bulging with pride'). Can describe body parts (eyes, muscles, veins), containers (bags, pockets, wallets), or surfaces (walls, floors).