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xplode
v
1 [I, Tn] (cause sth to) burst with a loud noise; blow up (使某物)爆炸; 炸开
When the boiler exploded many people were injured. 因锅炉爆炸, 许多人受了伤.
The firework exploded in his hand. 那个爆竹在他手里响了.
explode a bomb 使一颗炸弹爆炸. Cf 参看 implode.
2 [I, Ipr]
(a) (of feelings) burst out suddenly (指感情)迸发
At last his anger exploded. 他终於大发雷霆.
(b) ~ (with/in/into sth) (of people) show sudden violent emotion (指人)冲动, 激动
He exploded with rage, fury, jealousy, etc. 他勃然大怒、 暴跳如雷、 妒火中烧等.
She exploded into loud laughter. 她突然大笑起来.
3 [I] (of a population, etc) increase suddenly or quickly (指人口等)突然或迅速增加
the exploding world population 激增的世界人口.
4 [Tn] destroy (a theory, an idea, etc) by showing it to be false 破除, 推翻(一理论、 观念等)(揭示其谬误)
explode a superstition 破除迷信
The myth that eating carrots improves your eyesight was exploded years ago. 认为吃胡萝卜可以改善视力的海外奇谈, 多年前已祛除殆尽.
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