eruption
UK/i'rʌpʃәn/US
TOEFL六级B2
释义
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。
词根拆分
词根派生e-(向外)+ rupt(爆裂)+ -ion(行为)=「向外爆破这件事」。就是 erupt 的名词——火山的意象见 erupt。
词根 rupt 还连着 11 个词常用搭配
- 1.volcanic eruption火山喷发
- 2.an eruption of……的爆发
例句
- 1.
The volcanic eruption sent ash thousands of metres into the sky.
这次火山喷发把火山灰送上数千米高空。
- 2.
The decision triggered an eruption of public anger.
这个决定引发了公众怒火的爆发。