新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

explode

英  [ɪkˈspləʊd]
    

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    VERB. 动词
  • explodes , exploding , exploded

    1[I 不及物动词] 使爆炸 , 爆炸

    If an object such as a bomb explodes or if someone or something explodes it, it bursts loudly and with great force, often causing damage or injury.

    双语例句

    例:

    They were clearing up when the second bomb exploded.

    他们正在清理时第二颗炸弹爆炸了。

    2[I 不及物动词] (情感)迸发

    If someone explodes, they express strong feelings suddenly and violently.

    双语例句

    例:

    Do you fear that you'll burst into tears or explode with anger in front of her?

    你担心在她面前突然大哭或勃然大怒吗?

    例:

    'What happened!' I exploded.

    “怎么啦!”我发怒了。

    3[I 不及物动词] 暴涨

    If something explodes, it increases suddenly and rapidly in number or intensity.

    双语例句

    例:

    The population explodes to 40,000 during the tourist season.

    旅游季节人数暴涨至4万。

    4[T 及物动词] 推翻(理论等)

    If someone explodes a theory or myth, they prove that it is wrong or impossible.

    双语例句

    例:

    Electricity privatization has exploded the myth of cheap nuclear power.

    电力私有化打破了廉价核电力的神话。