单词 | explosion |
释义 | ex·plo·sion (ĭk-splōzhən) n. 1. a. A release of mechanical, chemical, or nuclear energy in a sudden and often violent manner with the generation of high temperature and usually with the release of gases. b. A violent bursting as a result of internal pressure. c. The loud, sharp sound made as a result of either of these actions. 2. A sudden, often vehement outburst: an explosion of rage. 3. A sudden, great increase: a population explosion; the explosion of illegal drug use. 4. Linguistics See plosion. [Latin explōsiō, explōsiōn-, a driving off, from explōsus, past participle of explōdere, to drive out by clapping; see EXPLODE.] |
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