blowup

• Существительное с несколькими значениями: сильное высвобождение энергии, вызванное химической или ядерной реакцией; необузданное выражение эмоций; или увеличенный фотографический отпечаток.

A noun with multiple meanings: a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction; an unrestrained expression of emotion; or a photographic print that has been enlarged.

1. ExplosionB2formalscientific

   A sudden, violent release of energy, often caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction.

   Взрыв

   • The blowup at the chemical plant was heard miles away.
   • Authorities are investigating the cause of the blowup.
   • The controlled blowup demolished the old building safely.

   Synonymsbangblastboomburstdetonationdischargeeruption

2. Angry outburstB2informal

   An unrestrained expression of strong emotion, especially anger.

   Вспышка гнева

   • He had a major blowup with his boss over the deadline.
   • Their argument turned into a huge blowup in the middle of the restaurant.
   • After the blowup, they didn't speak for days.

   Synonymseruptionexplosionfitflare-upoutbursttantrum

3. Enlarged photographB2formalart

   A photographic print that has been made larger than the original negative or digital file.

   Увеличенная фотография

   • She framed a beautiful blowup of their wedding photo.
   • The gallery displayed a massive blowup of the landscape shot.
   • He ordered a blowup of the group picture for his office wall.

   Synonymsenlargement