单词 | explode |
释义 | explode —exploder, n. /ik splohd"/, v. , exploded, exploding. v.i. 1. to expand with force and noise because of rapid chemical change or decomposition, as gunpowder or nitroglycerine (opposed to implode). 2. to burst, fly into pieces, or break up violently with a loud report, as a boiler from excessive pressure of steam. 3. to burst forth violently or emotionally, esp. with noise, laughter, violent speech, etc.: He exploded with rage when contradicted. 4. Phonet. (of plosives) to terminate the occlusive phase with a plosion. Cf. implode (def. 2). 5. Golf. to play an explosion shot on a golf ball. v.t. 6. to cause (gunpowder, a boiler, etc.) to explode. 7. to cause to be rejected; destroy the repute of; discredit or disprove: to explode a theory. 8. Phonet. to end with plosion. 9. Golf. to play an explosion shot on (a golf ball). 10. Obs. to drive (a player, play, etc.) from the stage by loud expressions of disapprobation. [1530-40; < L explodere to drive off by clapping, drive away, equiv. to ex- EX-1 + plod- var. s. of plaudere to clap, beat] |
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