inflate

vt. & vi.

1. 使充气(于轮胎、气球等), (使)膨胀
   • With a supply of compressed air, the large balloon inflated in a matter of seconds.
     大气球注入压缩空气后, 几秒钟便膨胀了起来。
2. (使)通货膨胀, 物价上涨
   • The buyers bid against each other and often inflate the prices they pay.
     买主们竞相投标, 往往人为地提高价钱。