C1 verb 중립

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.

예시

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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.

어휘 가족

명사
bulge
Verb
bulge
형용사
bulging
관련
protuberance
💡

암기 팁

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: bulge

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
bulge
Verb
bulge
형용사
bulging
관련
protuberance

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

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

자주 혼동되는 단어

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.

📝

사용 참고사항

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.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

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.

💡

암기 팁

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

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

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.
🌍

문화적 맥락

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.

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: bulge

관련 단어

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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unacuhood

C1

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