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explosive

释义

explosive

adjective

UK /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/

1
used for causing an explosion
an explosive device (=a bomb)
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe weapons and explosives
anti-aircraft
anti-personnel
anti-tank
1. 1a
  able to explode
  This gas is highly explosive.
  Synonyms and related words
  Words used to describe weapons and explosives
  anti-aircraft
  anti-personnel
  anti-tank
2
likely to create difficulties or to have a dangerous or violent effect
The situation along the border is potentially explosive.
Synonyms and related words
Dangerous or harmful
dangerous
harmful
disastrous
3
very large in size, amount, or importance and happening over a very short period of time
explosive population growth
Synonyms and related words
Large in size
large
big
high
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe large amounts and quantities
substantial
considerable
extensive
Synonyms and related words
Important
important
major
key
4
tending to express strong emotions in a noisy violent way
an explosive temper
Synonyms and related words
Feeling or expressing strong emotions
emotional
passionate
ardent
5
very powerful
The asteroid crashed into the planet with explosive force.
Synonyms and related words
Serious, severe and extreme
serious
severe
extreme
6
loud and unexpected
Synonyms and related words
Describing loud and noisy sounds
loud
noisy
shrill

explosive

adjective

US /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/

1
used for causing an explosion
an explosive device (=a bomb)
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe weapons and explosives
antiaircraft
anti-personnel
anti-tank
1. 1a
  able to explode
  This gas is highly explosive.
  Synonyms and related words
  Words used to describe weapons and explosives
  antiaircraft
  anti-personnel
  anti-tank
2
likely to create difficulties or to have a dangerous or violent effect
The situation along the border is potentially explosive.
Synonyms and related words
Dangerous or harmful
dangerous
harmful
disastrous
3
very large in size, amount, or importance and happening over a very short period of time
explosive population growth
Synonyms and related words
Large in size
large
big
high
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe large amounts and quantities
substantial
considerable
extensive
Synonyms and related words
Important
important
major
key
4
tending to express strong emotions in a noisy violent way
an explosive temper
Synonyms and related words
Feeling or expressing strong emotions
emotional
passionate
ardent
5
very powerful
The asteroid crashed into the planet with explosive force.
Synonyms and related words
Serious, severe and extreme
serious
severe
extreme
6
loud and unexpected
Synonyms and related words
Describing loud and noisy sounds
loud
noisy
shrill

explosive

noun countable/uncountable

UK /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/

Word Forms

singular	explosive
plural	explosives

1
a substance or an object that can cause an explosion
Police found explosives hidden in the garage.
a truckful of explosive
explosives experts
Synonyms and related words
General words for weapons and ammunition
ammo
ammunition
armaments

explosive

noun countable/uncountable

US /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/

Word Forms

singular	explosive
plural	explosives

1
a substance or an object that can cause an explosion
Police found explosives hidden in the garage.
a truckful of explosive
explosives experts
Synonyms and related words
General words for weapons and ammunition
ammo
ammunition
armaments

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