C1 verb خنثی

bulge

/bʌldʒ/

To swell or protrude outward beyond the normal surface, typically due to internal pressure or being overfilled. In a broader sense, it can describe a sudden, temporary increase in volume, quantity, or statistical data within a specific segment.

مثال‌ها

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1

The backpack began to bulge as he stuffed the last of his heavy textbooks inside.

The backpack began to bulge as he stuffed the last of his heavy textbooks inside.

2

Structural engineers noted that the retaining wall had begun to bulge outward, indicating a potential for collapse.

Structural engineers noted that the retaining wall had begun to bulge outward, indicating a potential for collapse.

3

Look at his arms! His muscles are bulging after just a month at the gym.

Look at his arms! His muscles are bulging after just a month at the gym.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
bulge
Verb
bulge
صفت
bulging
مرتبط
protuberance
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راهنمای حفظ

Think of a 'Bull' (Bul-) hitting a wall so hard that the wall 'bulges' out on the other side.

آزمون سریع

The suitcase began to ___ because she had packed too many clothes for the trip.

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مثال‌ها

1

The backpack began to bulge as he stuffed the last of his heavy textbooks inside.

everyday

The backpack began to bulge as he stuffed the last of his heavy textbooks inside.

2

Structural engineers noted that the retaining wall had begun to bulge outward, indicating a potential for collapse.

formal

Structural engineers noted that the retaining wall had begun to bulge outward, indicating a potential for collapse.

3

Look at his arms! His muscles are bulging after just a month at the gym.

informal

Look at his arms! His muscles are bulging after just a month at the gym.

4

The demographic data shows a specific bulge in the population graph representing the post-war generation.

academic

The demographic data shows a specific bulge in the population graph representing the post-war generation.

5

Warehouse costs rose significantly as inventory levels started to bulge during the off-season.

business

Warehouse costs rose significantly as inventory levels started to bulge during the off-season.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
bulge
Verb
bulge
صفت
bulging
مرتبط
protuberance

ترکیب‌های رایج

bulge with to be overfilled with something
bulge outward to swell toward the outside
eyes bulge eyes widening significantly (usually in shock)
pockets bulge pockets being full and misshapen
demographic bulge a temporary increase in a specific age group

عبارات رایج

bulging at the seams

extremely full to the point of breaking

eyes bulging out of one's head

a look of extreme surprise or anger

the middle-age bulge

weight gain around the waist during middle age

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

bulge vs billow

Billow refers to moving or swelling out like a wave or a sail in the wind, whereas bulge refers to a static physical protrusion.

bulge vs bloat

Bloat usually refers to swelling caused by fluid or gas and often carries a negative, unhealthy connotation.

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نکات کاربردی

While often used to describe physical objects, 'bulge' is highly effective in academic writing to describe anomalies or spikes in statistical charts, particularly in demographics and economics.

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اشتباهات رایج

Learners sometimes use 'bulge' to describe any kind of increase, but it must involve a physical or metaphorical 'swelling' or 'protrusion' from a normal line or surface.

💡

راهنمای حفظ

Think of a 'Bull' (Bul-) hitting a wall so hard that the wall 'bulges' out on the other side.

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ریشه کلمه

Derived from the Old French 'bouge' meaning 'leather bag', which originally comes from the Latin 'bulga'.

الگوهای دستوری

Intransitive verb: It often stands alone or is followed by an adverbial of direction (e.g., 'bulge outward'). Followed by the preposition 'with' when describing the contents causing the swell. Present participle 'bulging' is frequently used as an attributive adjective.
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بافت فرهنگی

In English-speaking countries, 'the bulge' is often used in social commentary to refer to the 'Baby Boomer' generation's impact on social services as they age.

آزمون سریع

The suitcase began to ___ because she had packed too many clothes for the trip.

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لغات مرتبط

pale

A1

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lung

A1

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tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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