1. v. If you inflate something such as a balloon or tyre, or if it inflates , it becomes bigger as it is filled with air or a gas.(使)充气;(使)膨胀;(使)胀大
2. v. If you say that someone inflates the price of something, or that the price inflates , you mean that the price increases.抬高(物价);(使)(物价)涨高
3. v. If someone inflates the amount or effect of something, they say it is bigger, better, or more important than it really is, usually so that they can profit from it.夸张;夸大;吹嘘