Engorged Meaning in English
word · lemma: engorge
释义
Swollen or filled with too much liquid, blood, or another substance. Often used to describe body parts or objects that have become overly full.
用法与细微差别
Formal or medical usage, often for describing veins, organs, or tissues that are swollen due to excess fluid or blood. Common in medical, biological, or descriptive writing. Do not confuse with 'enlarged'—'engorged' emphasizes being overfilled or swollen.
例句
The river was engorged after heavy rain.
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His face looked engorged from the allergic reaction.
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The tick was engorged with blood.
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After the bite, her ankle became red and engorged within minutes.
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The plant’s stem looked engorged, probably from all the water last week.
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His veins were visibly engorged after intense exercise.
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