
booming
词源
源自中古荷兰语 'bommen'(意为发出轰鸣声),后演变为英语 'boom'(繁荣或巨响),加上后缀 '-ing' 形成形容词。
adjective
❶ 形容事物正在快速增长或变得非常成功,通常用于经济、商业或人口方面。
“The city has a booming economy with many new businesses opening every month.”
(这座城市经济蓬勃发展,每个月都有许多新企业开业。)
“The tech industry is booming, creating thousands of jobs.”
(科技行业正在蓬勃发展,创造了成千上万的就业机会。)
❶ 形容声音非常响亮且低沉,通常指雷声、炮声或大嗓门。
“We heard the booming sound of thunder in the distance.”
(我们听到远处传来轰隆的雷声。)
“The actor has a booming voice that fills the entire theater.”
(这位演员的声音洪亮,整个剧院都能听到。)
常见短语
booming business — 形容生意非常兴隆,顾客或订单大量增加的情况。
“The new coffee shop is a booming business, with lines out the door every day.”
(这家新咖啡店生意兴隆,每天门口都排着长队。)
booming voice — 形容某人声音非常洪亮且有力,通常用于描述演讲者或表演者。
“The professor's booming voice kept the students engaged throughout the lecture.”
(教授洪亮的声音让学生在整个讲座中都保持专注。)