inflate

/ɪnˈfleɪt/

动词

抬高；夸大
The star's ego has inflated to dangerous proportions.
这颗明星的自我意识已经膨胀到危险的程度。
（使）充气；（使）膨胀
He inflated the balloons with helium.
他给气球充了氦气。