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explode

UK //ɪkˈspləʊd//US //ɪkˈsploʊd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'explodere',原意为『通过拍手驱赶』,后演变为『剧烈爆发』。16世纪进入英语时指『用嘘声赶下舞台』,17世纪后获得现代爆炸含义。

verb

❶ 指物体因内部压力或化学反应突然剧烈破裂并发出巨响,通常伴随能量释放。

“The bomb exploded with a deafening noise.”

(炸弹爆炸时发出震耳欲聋的声响。)

“The fireworks exploded in the night sky.”

(烟花在夜空中炸开。)

❶ 比喻情绪或情况突然剧烈爆发,常指愤怒或冲突的迅速升级。

“He exploded with anger when he heard the news.”

(听到消息时他勃然大怒。)

“The crowd exploded into cheers at the last goal.”

(最后一个进球让观众爆发出欢呼。)

同义词:burst, erupt, detonate, blow up, go off

常见短语

explode with laughter — 指突然大笑不止,通常因为某事极其滑稽或出乎意料。

“The whole audience exploded with laughter at the comedian's joke.”

(喜剧演员的笑话让全场观众哄堂大笑。)

explode onto the scene — 形容某人或某事物突然获得广泛关注或成功。

“The young singer exploded onto the music scene with her debut album.”

(这位年轻歌手凭借首张专辑突然在乐坛走红。)