inflate

inflate
verb
[usu. with obj.]
  1. fill (a balloon, tyre, or other expandable structure) with air or gas so that it becomes distended
    给(气球、轮胎等可扩张物)充气
    ■[no obj.]become distended in this way
    膨胀,胀大
  2. increase (something) by a large or excessive amount
    使大幅增加,使极度增长
    objectives should be clearly set out so as not to duplicate work and inflate costs.
    必须明确提出目标以避免重复工作和大幅增加成本。
    ■[usu. as adj. inflated]exaggerate
    夸张,夸大
    you have a very inflated opinion of your worth.
    你夸大了自身的价值。
    ■bring about inflation of (a currency) or in (an economy)
    使(通货)膨胀,使(物价)暴涨
派生
inflatedly
adverb
inflater
noun
  1. (亦作 inflator)
语源
  1. late Middle English: from Latin inflat- 'blown into', from the verb inflare, from in- 'into' + flare 'to blow'
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