eruption
UK/i'rʌpʃәn/US
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Definitions
n.
A violent throwing out of lava, ash, and gases from a volcano.
（火山）爆发，喷发。
n.
A sudden, forceful outbreak of something such as violence or emotion.
（暴力、情绪等的）突然爆发。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivede- (out) + rupt (burst) + -ion (act) = "a bursting out." It is simply the noun of erupt — see erupt for the volcano image.
Root rupt still carries 11 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.volcanic eruption火山喷发
- 2.an eruption of……的爆发
Example Sentences
- 1.
The volcanic eruption sent ash thousands of metres into the sky.
- 2.
The decision triggered an eruption of public anger.