blast

• Substantiv, das einen starken Windstoß, eine heftige Explosion oder das laute Geräusch einer solchen Explosion bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a strong gust of wind, a powerful explosion, or a loud sound produced by such an explosion.

1. B1formal

   A powerful explosion or burst of energy, often from a bomb or gas.

   Explosion

   • The blast from the bomb shattered windows for blocks.
   • A gas blast destroyed the old factory.
   • The blast was heard miles away.

   Synonymebangboomburstdetonationdischargeeruptionexplosion

2. Strong gust of airB1formal

   A strong, sudden rush of air or wind.

   Windstoß

   • A blast of cold air hit us as we opened the door.
   • The blast from the fan cooled the room.
   • A sudden blast of wind knocked over the chairs.

   Synonymeblowflurrygalegustrushsquall

3. Fun experienceA2informal

   An enjoyable, exciting, or lively experience.

   Riesenspaß

   • We had a blast at the party last night.
   • The amusement park was a blast for the kids.
   • Going to the concert was an absolute blast.

   Synonymeballgasgood timehootlarkriotthrill

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, etwas durch eine Explosion zu zerstören oder zu beschädigen, oder einen lauten, kraftvollen Klang zu erzeugen.

A verb used to indicate the act of destroying or damaging something with an explosion, or producing a loud, powerful sound.

1. Explode or destroyB1formal

   To blow up or destroy something using explosives or force.

   Sprengen

   • The demolition team blasted the old building.
   • They blasted a tunnel through the mountain.
   • The bomb blasted a hole in the wall.

   Synonymeannihilateblow upbombdemolishdestroydynamiteexplodelevelrazeshatter

   Antonymebuildconstructcreatepreserverepairsave

2. Make a loud soundB1informal

   To produce a very loud, powerful sound, often from a horn, speaker, or musical instrument.

   Laut dröhnen

   • The car horn blasted loudly in the traffic jam.
   • The DJ blasted music from the speakers all night.
   • He blasted his trumpet during the parade.

   Synonymeblareboomresoundreverberateroarthundertrumpet

3. Criticize harshlyB2informal

   To criticize someone or something very strongly and publicly.

   Scharf kritisieren

   • The critic blasted the movie for its poor acting.
   • She blasted her opponent during the debate.
   • The article blasted the government's new policy.

   Synonymeattackberatecondemncriticizedenouncelambastepanslam

   Antonymecommendlaudpraise

Phrasal-Variantenblast off