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erupting

UK //ɪˈrʌptɪŋ//US //ɪˈrʌptɪŋ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'erumpere',意为 '爆发',由 'e-'(出)和 'rumpere'(打破)组成。

verb

❶ 指火山突然喷发,释放出熔岩、火山灰等物质,也可比喻情绪或冲突突然爆发。

“The volcano is erupting violently, sending ash high into the sky.”

(火山正在猛烈喷发,将火山灰高高喷向天空。)

“Laughter erupted from the audience when the comedian told his joke.”

(当喜剧演员讲笑话时,观众中爆发出笑声。)

同义词:exploding, bursting, flaring, breaking out, blowing up

常见短语

erupting volcano — 正在喷发的火山,形容火山活动剧烈,释放大量熔岩和火山灰。

“Scientists are monitoring the erupting volcano for signs of increased activity.”

(科学家正在监测喷发的火山,寻找活动加剧的迹象。)