单词 | explosive |
释义 | explosive —explosive /ɪkˈspləʊ.sɪv/ aep /-ˈsploʊ-/ adjective (BURST) C2 exploding or able to explode easily: » Certain gases are highly explosive.» An explosive device (= a bomb) was found at one of London's busiest stations this morning.Thesaurus+: ↑Exploding and eruptingF0 very loud and sudden, like an explosion: » There was an explosive clap of thunder overhead.Thesaurus+: ↑Not expected or plannedThesaurus+: ↑Noise and noisyWord Builder:–Nouns: explosion, explosive–Adjectives: explosive–Verbs: explode–Adverbs: explosivelyadjective (EMOTION) ► C2 describes a situation or emotion in which strong feelings are loudly or violently expressed: » The situation in some of America's cities has become explosive.» Capital punishment is an explosive issue.» She has an explosive temper.Thesaurus+: ↑Strong feelingsexplosively /-li/ adverbThesaurus+: ↑Exploding and eruptingThesaurus+: ↑Strong feelingsexplosiveness /-nəs/ noun [U] Thesaurus+: ↑Becoming too excited and easily upset adjective (INCREASE) ► F0 describes an increase that is very large and quick: » The last few years have seen an explosive increase in the number of homeless people on our streets.Thesaurus+: ↑Increasing and intensifying explosive noun [C or U] ► C2 a substance or piece of equipment that can cause explosionsThesaurus+: ↑Explosives in generalWord Builder:–Nouns: explosion, explosive–Adjectives: explosive–Verbs: explode–Adverbs: explosively |
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