erupt
UK/i'rʌpt/US
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Definitions
v.
Of a volcano: to throw out lava, ash, and gases suddenly and violently.
（火山）爆发，喷发。
v.
To break out suddenly and forcefully (of violence, emotion, or sound).
（暴力、情绪、声音等）突然爆发，迸发。
v.
Of a rash or spots: to appear suddenly on the skin.
（疹子、痘等）突然冒出，发出。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivede- (a form of ex-, "out") + rupt (burst) = "to burst out." The prototype is a volcano breaking out through the earth. The same idea of something held back suddenly bursting forth extends to violence erupting, a crowd erupting in cheers, or a rash erupting on the skin.
Root rupt still carries 11 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.a volcano erupts火山喷发
- 2.violence erupts爆发暴力冲突
- 3.erupt into cheers爆发出欢呼
- 4.erupt in anger勃然大怒
Example Sentences
- 1.
The volcano erupted without warning, forcing thousands to flee.
- 2.
Fighting erupted in the streets after the verdict was announced.
- 3.
The whole stadium erupted when the home team scored.