英:[bʌmp ˈɪntuː]
美:[bʌmp ˈɪntu]
英:[bʌmp ˈɪntuː]
美:[bʌmp ˈɪntu]
撞上;偶然碰见;
noun
a relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
a swelling of tissue
Her face flawless. Not a bump, a splotch or a freckle.—Katy Kelly
a sudden rise or uneven area in a road surface likely to jolt a passing vehicle
a bump in the road
phrenology a cranial protuberance
a sudden forceful blow, impact, or jolt
felt a bump when the boat hit the dock
demotion
an action of thrusting the hips forward with an abrupt suggestive motion (as in a dance or in a burlesque striptease act) compare grind entry 2 sense 4
baby bump
Confirming her pregnancy at the September 6 MTV Video Music Awards, Kanye West's ex, 28, showed off her bump for the first time on the red carpet.—Allison Corneau
an increase in amount … since "Glee" burst on the scene last fall, some local show choirs have seen a bump in auditions …—Kristin Tillotson
a slight bump in wages/prices
slang a small quantity of an illicit drug when inhaled in powdered form at one time
At her first few shows Savannah did bumps of coke off her pinkie before hitting the stage.—Peter Wilkinson
volleyball the act or an instance of bumping (see bump entry 2 sense 4) the ball with the forearms
Loara High volleyball player Juli Miles demonstrates how to execute a bump during a match … . As the ball approaches, bring in your elbows and lock them so that your forearms are close to touching, which creates a nice, flat platform for the ball to bounce off.—Laura Czingula
verb
transitive verb
to strike or knock (something, such as a body part) with sudden force or violence He bumped his elbow on/against the table.
I fell and bumped my head.
to hit and move or dislodge (someone or something) She accidentally bumped [= knocked] my drink out of my hand. One day, when I was lining up to go into … class, another boy accidentally bumped me with his shoulder …—Simon Troeth
Be careful not to bump that vase.
to move (someone or something) to a different level, position, rank, etc. The team got bumped out of first place. Bumping a meeting to the next week only makes the next week more busy.—Adaira Landry and Resa E. Lewiss
rates being bumped up
to remove (someone or something) usually by virtue of seniority or priority … opt for the morning to kick-start the day and stop your evening workout getting bumped off the list.—Janan Jay
The flight was overbooked, so I was bumped.
to cause (a post or thread on social media) to move to a more prominent and noticeable position Scammers … post about a hurt animal. … They ask the public to "bump the post" and when it is shared widely, they add a malicious link.—Erin Miller
Just wanna bump this tweet again on your feeds …—LaurenZside, on Twitter
volleyball to hit (the ball) with the forearms held close together and facing upward (as when receiving a serve)
Hitting a ball with your bare forearms might sound painful, but it won't be if you learn how to bump the ball properly.—Eric Rinehimer
US slang to play or listen to (recorded music and especially rap)
… a portable DVD/CD player that bumps the new Snoop Dogg through surround-sound speakers …—Daniel G. Habib
intransitive verb
to strike or knock against something or someone with a sudden forceful thud or jolt—often used with into or against They bumped into us from behind.
The boat bumped against the pier.
to proceed in an up and down motion across a rough surface
The truck bumped along the dirt road.
to encounter something that is an obstacle or hindrance—usually used with into or against They're bumping against the limits of technology. = They're bumping up against the limits of technology.
The Americans have pushed off that conversation, which risks bumping into that country's sensitive immigration politics.—Alexander Panetta
Noun probably imitative of the sound of a blow
The first known use of bump was in 1533
vitamin Knoun
any of several vitamins that are needed in order for blood to clot properly
bulk1 of 3noun
greatness of size or mass : volume
a large body or mass
the main or greater part
did the bulk of the work
fiber sense 1f
bulk2 of 3verb
to cause to swell or bulge
to appear as a consideration
an issue that bulks large in her mind
bulk3 of 3adjective
being in bulk
bulk foods
vitamin Enoun
any of various oily liquid compounds that can be dissolved in fats, are found especially in plants, and are necessary in the body to prevent infertility and the breakdown of muscles
bite1 of 2verb
to seize, grip, or cut into with or as if with teeth
bite an apple
to wound, pierce, or sting a mosquito bit me
bitten by a snake
to cause to smart : sting
pepper bites the mouth
to eat into
acid biting into metal
to take bait
the fish are biting
to respond to something tempting
bite2 of 2noun
a seizing of something by biting
the grip taken in biting
the amount of food taken at a bite
a small amount of food : snack
a wound made by biting
a sharp penetrating quality or effect
the bite of the cold wind on our cheeks
bump1 of 2noun
a forceful blow, shock, or jolt
a rounded lumpespecially: a swelling of tissue (as from a blow)
bump2 of 2verb
to strike or knock against something with force or violence
to move along unevenly : jolt
1 He wasn't looking and ran bump into a tree.
他没看好路猛然撞在一棵树上.
2 The loss bumped us out of first place.
3 They might bump into things bomb intersects or fall over objects.
可能会撞上一些东西,或者是在某些东西上面摔倒.
4 That count would again show a bump in birds, to 183 across the Sky Islands.
5 I tried to avoid her, but it was just my luck to bump into her.
我不想见她, 偏撞上她了.
6 McCartney wheeled our bikes into the slots, crossing paths with Chinese workers who had paid a few yuan to park their bikes there for the day.
麦克卡特尼把我们的车推到停车槽中,与一些在这里花几元钱停一天车的中国员工不期而遇。
7 Did you feel a bump?
8 If monthly price bumps average 0.3% the rest of the year – just a tick higher - that would leave annual inflation at a whopping 3.8% by December, says Gregory Daco, chief economist of EY-Parthenon.
9 Be careful not to bump the vase.
10 You can't pursue the learning of English very long without bumping into beauty!
在追求英语的过程中,须臾你就会与美不期而遇!
11 He wound up with a few minor bumps and bruises from the fight.
12 Dale: Are you sure that I won't bump into any one - way streets?
戴尔: 你相信,我不会碰到任何单向的街道?
13 The TV show will be bumped to a new time.
14 You nearly bumped me off the edge!
15 Actually, let's just read this little bit where you've made them bump into each other.
这样吧,我们就只读你让他们偶遇这一小段吧。
16 I have a bruise from where I bumped my head.
17 The jolt bumped him right out of his seat.
18 The boat bumped against the pier.
19 When Oscar and Lenny meet, a plan is put into action.
当奥斯卡跟雷尼巧遇后,一个计划俨然成形。
20 Co - workers Parker and Jenny bump into each other on a Saturday.
帕克和珍妮是同事,他们在某个星期六碰面.