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单词 explosive
释义 explosive

explosive /ɪkˈspləʊ.sɪv/ aep /-ˈsploʊ-/

adjective (BURST)
1
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 erupting
2
F0 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, explosiveAdjectives: explosiveVerbs: explodeAdverbs: explosively
adjective (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/ adverb
Thesaurus+: ↑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, explosiveAdjectives: explosiveVerbs: explodeAdverbs: explosively
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