explode

1. V-T/V-I If an object such as a bomb explodes or if someone or something explodes it, it bursts loudly and with great force, often causing damage or injury. 使爆炸; 爆炸

They were clearing up when the second bomb exploded. 他們在清理時第二顆炸彈爆炸了。

2. V-I If someone explodes, they express strong feelings suddenly and violently. (情感) 迸發(fā)

Do you fear that you'll burst into tears or explode with anger in front of her?

你害怕在她面前突然大哭或勃然大怒嗎？

"What happened!" I exploded. “出什么事了！”我情緒爆發(fā)了。

3. V-I If something explodes, it increases suddenly and rapidly in number or intensity. 暴漲

The population explodes to 40,000 during the tourist season. 旅游季節(jié)人數(shù)暴漲至4萬。

4. V-T If someone explodes a theory or myth, they prove that it is wrong or impossible. 推翻 (理論等)

Electricity privatization has exploded the myth of cheap nuclear power. 電力私有化打破了廉價核電力的神話。