单词 | outburst |
释义 | outburst (once / 765 pages) n When you can't help an angry shout or a burst of emotion, that's an outburst. A toddler's outburst might take the form of a full-blown temper tantrum. An outburst of passion or emotion can be angry words, a broken glass, or a triumphant whoop. There are also figurative outbursts, like the outburst of political enthusiasm within a particular group of voters, or an outburst of energy in the midst of a modern dance performance. The Middle English verb that proceeded outburst was outbresten. WORD FAMILYoutburst: outbursts USAGE EXAMPLESEven the attainment of joy in the finale is preceded by a terrifying outburst of sonic chaos. Seattle Times(Jan 01, 2017) Panzer said he eventually got used to the way staff handled his outbursts. Washington Times(Jan 01, 2017) The same was true of Sherman’s first sideline outburst this season against the Falcons — a game Chancellor wasn’t even in uniform for. Seattle Times(Dec 31, 2016) 1n an unrestrained expression of emotion Syn|Hypo|Hyper blowup, ebullition, effusion, gush acting out a (usually irritating) impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adult crya fit of weeping explosiona sudden outburst flarea sudden outburst of emotion expression, manifestation, reflection, reflexion expression without words 2n a sudden intense happening an outburst of heavy rain Syn|Hypo|Hyper burst, flare-up salvo an outburst resembling the discharge of firearms or the release of bombs rusha sudden burst of activity happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent an event that happens 3n a sudden violent disturbance Syn|Hyper tumultuous disturbance disturbance the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion |
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