swellswellD.J.:[swel]K.K.:[swɛl]vt. & vi.1.■肿胀, 膨胀, 鼓起Her leg has swollen badly.她的腿肿得很厉害。The infection swelled his hand.由于感染, 他的手肿了起来。2.■增强, 增多, 扩大His fortune has swollen during the war.他的财产在战争期间大为增加。After the heavy rain the river swelled.大雨过后, 河水猛涨。These small items help to swell the total.这些小项目使总额增加了。n.1.■汹涌The waves had taken on a deep swell.海浪汹涌。2.■声音渐强