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explosive

🇬🇧 UK/ɪk'spləʊsɪv/🇺🇸 US/ik'splәusiv/
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Definitions

adj.

Likely or able to explode; characterized by sudden violent force or rapid growth

爆炸性的;爆发性的;激增的

n.

A substance that can explode when ignited or struck

炸药,爆炸物

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
exout of, former
+
plodclap, burst, applaud
+
econnector
+
sivetending to, having the nature of
=explosive

Common Collocations

  • 1.explosive device爆炸装置
  • 2.explosive growth爆炸式增长
  • 3.explosive situation易爆的局势

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The situation in the region remains explosive and unpredictable.

  • 2.

    The explosive device was safely deactivated by the bomb disposal team.

  • 3.

    The situation became increasingly explosive as tensions rose between groups.

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