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

• 1. 

  V-T/V-I 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。

• 2. 

  V-I 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？

  例：

  "What happened!" I exploded.

  “出什么事了！”我情绪爆发了。

• 3. 

  V-I 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。

• 4. 

  V-T 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。