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burst

UK/bә:st/US
NGSL 3kTOEFLB1

Definitions

v.

To break open or apart suddenly due to internal pressure; to appear or move suddenly and forcefully.

爆裂,突然破开;突然出现

n.

A sudden breaking open; a brief, intense outburst of activity, sound, or emotion.

爆裂;突发,爆发

Root Breakdown

Native English
burstother
=burst

Common Collocations

  • 1.burst out突然发出
  • 2.burst of energy能量爆发
  • 3.burst into tears突然哭起来

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The balloon burst with a loud pop when the child squeezed it.

  • 2.

    The dam burst under the pressure of the flood waters.

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