explosive
柯林斯词典
1. N-VAR An explosive is a substance or device that can cause an explosion. 炸药; 爆炸物
...one-hundred-and-fifty pounds of Semtex explosive. …150磅的塞姆汀塑料炸药。
2. ADJ Something that is explosive is capable of causing an explosion. 能引起爆炸的
The explosive device was timed to go off at the rush hour. 该爆炸装置定在交通高峰时间爆炸。
3. ADJ An explosive growth is a sudden, rapid increase in the size or quantity of something. 暴涨的
The explosive growth in casinos is one of the most conspicuous signs of Westernization. 赌场数量的暴涨是最明显的西化标志之一。
4. ADJ An explosive situation is likely to have difficult, serious, or dangerous effects. 爆炸性的 (局势)
He appeared to be treating the potentially explosive situation with some sensitivity. 他似乎正在有些敏感地处理潜在的爆炸性局面。
5. ADJ If you describe someone as explosive, you mean that they tend to express sudden violent anger. 脾气暴躁的
He's inherited his father's explosive temper. 他遗传了他父亲的火暴性子。
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explosive /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/ (explosives)
剑桥词典
explosive adjective (BURST)
exploding or able to explode easily易爆炸的；会爆炸的；可能引起爆炸的
Certain gases are highly explosive. 一些气体极易爆炸。
An explosive device (= a bomb ) was found at one of the capital's busiest stations this morning . 今天上午在首都一个最繁忙的火车站发现一枚炸弹。
very loud and sudden , like an explosion
如爆炸般的；震耳欲聋的
There was an explosive clap of thunder overhead . 突然一个霹雳在头顶炸开。
explosive adjective (EMOTION)
An explosive situation or emotion is one in which strong feelings are loudly or violently expressed .（局势）一触即发的，爆炸性的；（情感）突然迸发的
The situation in some of America's cities has become explosive. 在美国一些主要城市，形势已经到了一触即发的地步。
Capital punishment is an explosive issue . 死刑是个极具争议的话题。
She has an explosive temper . 她脾气火爆。
explosive adjective (INCREASE)
An explosive increase is very large and quick .
激增的；迅速扩大的
The last few years have seen an explosive increase in the number of homeless people on our streets . 在过去几年中，无家可归流落街头的人数量激增。 返回 explosive