explode /ɪkˈspləʊd/ star3 CET4 TEM4 (exploding,exploded,explodes)

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  V-T/V-I（及物动词/不及物动词） 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

  例：

  They were clearing up when the second bomb exploded.

  他们在清理时第二颗炸弹爆炸了。

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  V-I（不及物动词） If someone explodes, they express strong feelings suddenly and violently. (情感) 迸发

  例：

  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吗？

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  V-I（不及物动词） If something explodes, it increases suddenly and rapidly in number or intensity. 暴涨

  例：

  The population explodes to 40,000 during the tourist season.

  旅游季节人数暴涨至4万。

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  V-T（及物动词） If someone explodes a theory or myth, they prove that it is wrong or impossible. 推翻 (理论等)

  例：

  Electricity privatization has exploded the myth of cheap nuclear power.

  电力私有化打破了廉价核电力的神话。