在谈论和健身有关的话题时,动词短语 “bulk up” 的意思是 “通过大量的锻炼使身材变得更壮实、块头变得更大”。但这里所谓的 “块头变大” 并不是指 “长胖”,而是特指 “通过锻炼增加肌肉的体积”。除此之外,“bulk up” 也可以用来泛指 “给……添加分量、加大”。
John must have spent a lot of time at the gym lately. He’s really bulked up!
约翰最近肯定总是去健身房埋头苦练。他真的练得壮实了不少!
After losing her last fight, the boxer decided to try and bulk up for her next match.
在输掉上一场搏斗之后,这名拳击手决定为赢得下场比赛练得更壮实一点。
Add some more vegetables to the soup – that should bulk it up a bit.
再往汤里加些蔬菜,这样汤就会更浓一点。