词组 | bulk |
释义 | bulk 1. adjective large in amount or quantity AUSTRALIA, 1977 2. adverb many; much, 1987 3. noun ► in bulk; in baulk; in balkunable to do anything, especially as a result of laughter; disabled. From 'baulk' (an area of a snooker or billiards table) suggesting 'out of play' UK, 1937 bulk out bulk out sth • bulk sth out BrE to increase the amount or size of something, by adding other things to it: I added a couple of extra paragraphs to the article, in order to try to bulk it out a little.■ SIMILAR TO: bulk up bulk up 1. bulk up sth • bulk sth up to increase the amount or size of something, by adding other things to it+ with His latest book has been bulked up with lots of pictures, but it isn't very well written.■ SIMILAR TO: bulk out BrE2. bulk up AmE to become bigger because you have more fat or muscle on your body: Loville has bulked up about seven pounds to a whopping 212. bulk billTo charge the costs of a patient's care by a general practitioner, hospital, or other health service provider to Medicare, the Australian government's universal health insurance system. Primarily heard in Australia. Recent legislation is aimed at introducing a mandatory co-pay for all services bulk billed by GPs and hospitals. bulk billingThe practice of charging the costs of a patient's care by a general practitioner, hospital, or other health service provider to Medicare, the Australian government's universal health insurance system. Primarily heard in Australia. Recent legislation is aimed at introducing a mandatory co-pay for all bulk billing by GPs and hospitals. bulk upTo boost in size or strength. Most of the wrestlers are bulking up for the weigh-in on Thursday. That country seems to be bulking up their military presence in the region. in bulk1. In large quantities. When you have eight kids, it makes the most sense to buy stuff in bulk. 2. Of an item or product, available for purchase loose and without packaging. I bought candy in bulk for the centerpieces at the party. in bulkin large quantities or amounts, rather than smaller, more convenient quantities or amounts. Jane always bought office supplies in bulk to save money. Dave purchased cereal in bulk because his family used so much of it. in bulk1. Unpackaged, loose, as in It's cheaper to buy rice in bulk. [Late 1600s] 2. In large amounts or volume, as in The ship was carrying wheat in bulk. [Mid-1700s] bulk upor bulk outv. 1. To increase in size or weight: The weightlifters are exercising in order to bulk out. 2. To cause someone or something to increase in size, weight, or degree: I hope all the food I'm eating doesn't bulk me out too much. All of the new employees have bulked out the company's payroll. in bulk1. Unpackaged; loose. 2. In large numbers, amounts, or volume. |
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