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bulky

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++bulk·y /ˈbʌlki/ AWL adjective  1 BIGsomething that is bulky is bigger than other things of its type, and is difficult to carry or store 庞大的,笨重的,体积大的 a bulky parcel 笨重的包裹2 BIGsomeone who is bulky is big and heavy 又高又胖的,大块头的 Andrew is a bulky man. 安德鲁是个大块头。bulkiness noun [uncountable]
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bulkyThe boxes were bulky and difficult to move.The web site proved to be a bit bulky and tough to maneuver during a weeknight trial run...It had the proportions of a very large grand hotel such as the Plaza-very bulky and very low.a bulky camera from the 1950sNowhere was it written that Macintosh would render Lisa an expensive and rather bulky doorstop.The cellulose fluff, although more bulky, is just a parachute, to be discarded.The door was opened by a tall, bulky man in his late sixties.Bend down at the knees to pick up a bulky object, thus avoiding back strain.The room was full of bulky old furniture.a bulky packageThe men were carrying bulky packages under their arms.She wears an enormous white sweatshirt so bulky that she could have had it from Ludo.
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bulky
bulky AC /ˈbʌlki/ adjective
 Word Family: noun: bulk; adjective: bulky
1. something that is bulky is bigger than other things of its type, and is difficult to carry or store:
    a bulky parcel
2. someone who is bulky is big and heavy:
    Andrew is a bulky man.
—bulkiness noun [uncountable]


bulky AW BrE /ˈbʌlki/ 🔊NAmE /ˈbʌlki/ 🔊 adjective (bulk·ier, bulki·est) (of a thing 东西) large and difficult to move or carry 庞大的;笨重的Bulky items will be collected separately. 大件物品将分开收集。🔊🔊(of a person ) tall and heavy 大块头的;高大肥胖的The bulky figure of Inspector Jones appeared at the door. 琼斯督察的壮硕身躯出现在门口。🔊🔊