| 单词 | burst |
| 释义 | burst —burst /bɜːst/ aep /bɝːst/ noun [C] (BREAK) ► F0 the act of breaking open so that what is inside comes out: » a burst in the water pipeThesaurus+: ↑Exploding and eruptingnoun [C] (INCREASE) ► F0 a sudden increase in something, especially for a short period: » a burst of speed/applause/laughterThesaurus+: ↑Speed of motionThesaurus+: ↑Busy and active , ↑Hurrying and doing things quicklyverb (burst, burst) ↑Verb Endings for burst B2 [I or T] to break open or apart suddenly, or to make something do this: » I hate it when balloons burst.» Suddenly the door burst open (= opened suddenly and forcefully) and police officers rushed in.» The river was threatening to burst its banks.» FIGURATIVE HUMOROUS If I eat any more cake I'll burst (= I cannot eat anything else)!Thesaurus+: ↑Exploding and eruptingC2 [I] to feel a strong emotion, or strong wish to do something: » I knew they were bursting with curiosity but I said nothing.» [+ to infinitive] INFORMAL I'm bursting to go to the loo!» Tom was bursting to tell everyone the news.Thesaurus+: ↑Strong feelingsburst into flamesC2 to suddenly burn strongly, producing a lot of flames: » Smoke started pouring out from underneath, then the truck burst into flames.Thesaurus+: ↑Burning, burnt and on fire• • • Extra Examples:» The whole town flooded when the river burst its banks.» The bag burst and the apples fell out.» She pricked the balloon with a pin and it burst with a loud bang.» The pipe burst and water was spraying everywhere.» He was driving along the motorway when his tyre burst. |
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