explosion

• 表示突然而猛烈的能量释放，通常伴随巨大声响、热量和气体迅速膨胀；也可比喻数量或规模突然激增。

A noun referring to a sudden, violent release of energy, often accompanied by a loud noise, heat, and the rapid expansion of gases.

1. Sudden violent burstB1formal

   A sudden, violent release of energy, often with a loud noise and destruction.

   爆炸

   • The explosion destroyed the entire building.
   • Firefighters arrived minutes after the explosion.
   • The explosion was heard from miles away.

   同义词bangblastburstdetonationdischargeeruptionreport

   反义词calmimplosionquietstillness

2. B2formal

   A sudden, rapid increase in size, amount, or activity.

   激增

   • There was an explosion of interest in online learning.
   • The population explosion in the city caused housing shortages.
   • The company experienced an explosion in sales after the new product launch.

   同义词boombursteruptionescalationjumpleapproliferationspurtsurgeupsurge

3. Outburst of emotionB2informal

   A sudden, strong expression of emotion, especially anger or laughter.

   爆发

   • His explosion of anger surprised everyone in the room.
   • She had an explosion of laughter at his joke.
   • The crowd's explosion of joy was deafening.

   同义词bursteruptionfitflare-upoutburstparoxysmspasmstorm