bladder
To swell, puff out, or expand like a balloon, often used in technical contexts to describe membranes filling with air or liquid. Informally, it can also refer to talking at length without much substance or meaning.
예시
3 / 5The inner lining of the tire began to bladder out due to the high pressure.
The inside layer of the tire started to swell outward because of the high pressure.
Observation showed that the specimen would bladder significantly before structural failure occurred.
It was observed that the sample would expand greatly before breaking.
He continued to bladder on about his holiday plans for nearly an hour.
He kept talking pointlessly about his vacation plans for almost an hour.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a balloon—which is essentially a rubber bladder—swelling up; a person who 'bladders' is just full of hot air.
빠른 퀴즈
The engineer noted that the safety valve failed to prevent the container from starting to ___ under the stress.
정답!
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예시
The inner lining of the tire began to bladder out due to the high pressure.
everydayThe inside layer of the tire started to swell outward because of the high pressure.
Observation showed that the specimen would bladder significantly before structural failure occurred.
formalIt was observed that the sample would expand greatly before breaking.
He continued to bladder on about his holiday plans for nearly an hour.
informalHe kept talking pointlessly about his vacation plans for almost an hour.
In advanced hydraulics, certain components are designed to bladder to accommodate fluid displacement.
academicIn complex water-power systems, some parts are made to expand to handle moving liquid.
The manager tended to bladder during meetings rather than addressing the core issues.
businessThe manager usually spoke at length without substance instead of dealing with the main problems.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
bladder on about
to talk at length about a boring or trivial subject
bladder out
to bulge or swell uncontrollably
stop bladdering
an informal command to stop talking nonsense
자주 혼동되는 단어
Blather is the standard verb for talking nonsense, while bladder is primarily a noun or used technically for swelling.
사용 참고사항
The verb form is quite rare; it is mostly used in technical engineering contexts to describe material expansion or informally as a synonym for 'blathering'.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use this word as a verb when they should use 'bloat' or 'swell', as 'bladder' is most commonly known as an anatomical noun.
암기 팁
Think of a balloon—which is essentially a rubber bladder—swelling up; a person who 'bladders' is just full of hot air.
어원
From Old English 'blædre', meaning a blister, bubble, or any bag-like organ in the body.
문법 패턴
빠른 퀴즈
The engineer noted that the safety valve failed to prevent the container from starting to ___ under the stress.
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관련 단어
majority
C1The greater number or part of a whole, specifically more than half of a total amount or group. It is often used in political or statistical contexts to describe a group that holds the most power or influence.
method
C1A systematic, logical, and established procedure for accomplishing a task or conducting research. It implies a structured series of steps designed to achieve a specific result or to gain knowledge in a disciplined manner.
occurrence
C1An occurrence refers to an instance or event where something happens or exists. In a broader sense, it can also describe the frequency or prevalence of a particular phenomenon within a specific context or dataset.
percent
C1A mathematical term representing a ratio or proportion out of one hundred. It is used extensively to describe changes, statistics, and probabilities in academic and professional contexts.
percentage
C2A percentage is a rate, number, or amount in each hundred, used to express a proportion or ratio relative to a whole. In academic contexts, it specifically refers to the quantitative measurement of a subset compared to the total population or data set.
periodic
C2In an academic or library context, a periodic refers to a publication that is issued at regular intervals, such as a scholarly journal, magazine, or newsletter. It is characterized by its recurring nature and is often archived in series to track the development of research or news over time.
principle
B2A principle is a fundamental truth, law, or rule that serves as the foundation for a system of belief, behavior, or reasoning. It can also refer to a personal code of conduct that guides how an individual chooses to act in various situations.
requirement
C1A thing that is needed or wanted; a condition that must be met in order to achieve a specific goal or comply with a rule. In formal and academic settings, it often refers to a compulsory qualification or a mandatory standard of performance.
respond
B2To say or write something as a reply to a question, statement, or letter, or to react to something by taking action. In academic contexts, it often refers to how an organism, system, or person reacts to a specific stimulus or event.
responsive
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