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单词 plump
释义
plump
adjective
uk
/plʌmp/us
/plʌmp/
C2
having apleasantlysoft,roundedbodyorshape:
丰满的；饱满的
aniceplumpchicken肥嫩多肉的小鸡
plumpjuicygrapes饱满的多汁葡萄
achildwith plumprosycheeks两颊胖乎乎、红通通的小孩
C2
polite wordforfat:
发福的，丰满的
He's gotratherplump since I lastsawhim.自从我上次见到他以来，他胖了很多。
Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples
having more flesh on the body than average
  • fatHe's got fatter as he's got older.
  • overweightShe used to be overweight.
  • obeseMore and more children are becoming obese.
  • plumpHe's got rather plump since I last saw him.
  • chubbyLook at the baby's chubby little legs.
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SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Animal physiology: fat or well-built
  • anti-obesity
  • baby fat
  • blob
  • blubber
  • bulky
  • chubbiness
  • chubster
  • chunky
  • curvy
  • flab
  • over-fat
  • overweight
  • paunchiness
  • paunchy
  • plumpness
  • podginess
  • pudgy
  • rotund
  • stocky
  • stout
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Related word

plumpness
plump
verb[T]
uk
/plʌmp/us
/plʌmp/
toshakeandpushsomething to make it round andsoft:
使丰满；使鼓起
Myauntwasbusystraighteningfurnitureand plumpingcushions.我姑姑一直在忙着收拾家具、拍松垫子。
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Cushions & furniture coverings
  • antimacassar
  • canopy
  • cushion
  • loose covers
  • pillow
  • plush
  • reupholster
  • runner
  • scatter cushion
  • scatter rug
  • slipcover
  • soft furnishings
  • soft goods
  • table runner
  • throw pillow
  • throw rug
  • upholster
  • upholstered
  • upholsterer
  • upholstery

Phrasal verbs

plump(someone/something)down
plump forsomething/someone
plumpsomethingup
(Definition ofplumpfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

plump| American Dictionary

plump
adjective[-er/-est only]
us
/plʌmp/
having asoft,roundedshape;slightlyfat:
plumphands
a plump,middle-agedwoman
Theberriesare plump andjuicy.
plump
verb[T]
us
/plʌmp/
toshakeorpatsomething to make itbigger,rounder, andsofter:
Thenurseplumped thepillows.

Phrasal verb

plump forsomething/someone
(Definition ofplumpfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofplump

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If this country ever plumps for self-sufficiency it is this country which will suffer in the end.
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On the other hand, we are plumping for something a pod deal cheaper than a republic and a president.
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Certainly the issue of plumping between business operational constituencies needs to be tackled.
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The lesson for politicians is that all those who receive or will receive an adequate first-tier pension are plumping for the stakeholder pension.
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I am not sure why they plumped for that figure.
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At least he has plumped for a policy.
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Plumping is important and it needs to be dealt with by regulation.
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In subsequent correspondence, as he will recall, he plumped for a figure of 50,000.
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As one of the responsible unions, we plumped for negotiating machinery.
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If one asks her whether she would rather have a new bus service, a better school, or electricity, or water, she always plumps for water.
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I have not arbitrarily plumped for 14 days.
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I would have plumped for a higher one.
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He plumped for the theory that it is all a question of the food supply.
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I wonder whether he plumped for the resolution that was passed or not, because he did not indicate his opinions on that aspect.
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In other words, the appeal court, in effect unable to make up its mind, plumps for the retrial provision.
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