explosive
UK/ɪk'spləʊsɪv/US/ik'splәusiv/
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Definitions
adj.
Able or likely to explode
易爆炸的，爆炸性的
adj.
Likely to cause sudden trouble, anger, or violence; very tense
一触即发的，极易引发冲突的
adj.
Sudden and very rapid
爆发式的，迅猛的
n.
A substance that can be made to explode
炸药，爆炸物
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedex- (out) + plos (from plaudere/plausus) + -ive (tending to) = tending to burst outward. As a noun it names the bursting substance itself. The figurative senses ('an explosive situation,' 'explosive growth') carry over the suddenness and force.
Root plod still carries 12 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.an explosive device爆炸装置
- 2.explosive growth爆发式增长
- 3.an explosive situation一触即发的局势
- 4.highly explosive高度易爆的
- 5.plant explosives安放炸药
Example Sentences
- 1.
Police found explosive material hidden in the warehouse.
- 2.
The negotiations broke down, leaving an explosive situation.
- 3.
The startup saw explosive growth in its first year.