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explode

🇬🇧 UK/ɪk'spləʊd/🇺🇸 US/ik'splәud/
IELTSTOEFLB2

Definitions

v.

To burst apart suddenly with great force and noise; to destroy by explosion; to react with sudden violent emotion

爆炸,爆发;激增;勃然大怒

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
exout of, former
+
plodclap, burst, applaud
+
esuffix
=explode

Common Collocations

  • 1.explode into violence爆发成暴力
  • 2.prices explode价格激增
  • 3.temper explodes脾气爆发

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The bomb exploded in an empty parking lot, causing no injuries.

  • 2.

    The fireworks exploded spectacularly above the stadium during the celebration.

  • 3.

    Her patience finally exploded when the deadline was extended again.

  • 4.

    The company's profits exploded after launching the new product line.

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