blast
/blɑːst/ (bre, ipa) · [blˈæst] /blæst/ (ame, ipa) · [blˈæst] /ˈblast/ (ame, mw)
blast — exclamation
1. A word people say when they feel annoyed or angry about something that has gone
A word people say when they feel annoyed or angry about something that has gone wrong.
Blast! I left my shopping bags on the bus when I dashed off at the wrong stop.
exclamation of annoyance
Oh blast! The chicken is burnt because Ryo forgot the timer — now we have nothing for Saturday dinner.
Blast it! Sayaka just called to cancel the meeting — I took the morning off for this.
Blast! My phone slid off the table during the meeting and the cracked screen is now unreadable.
文法句型
used as an exclamation
用法筆記
Primarily used in British English. In American English, 'darn' or 'damn' is more common. Tone ranges from mildly annoyed to genuinely frustrated depending on intonation.
常見錯誤
blast — noun
- blastsingular
- blastsplural
1. An occasion when a bomb or other explosive device goes off, causing a burst of e
An occasion when a bomb or other explosive device goes off, causing a burst of energy, a shock wave, and usually damage.
The blast from the gas leak shattered windows three blocks away.
the blast from [cause]
Firefighters arrived minutes after the factory blast and found broken glass scattered across the parking lot.
No one was injured in the blast, but several cars were damaged by falling debris.
Witnesses reported hearing a loud blast just before the building collapsed.
The shock wave from the blast knocked people off their feet in the nearby square.
- explosion
more general term; includes chemical, nuclear, and gas explosions
- detonation
more technical, refers specifically to controlled or military explosions
- bang
less formal, emphasises the sound more than the shock wave
文法句型
a + blast
the + blast + of + noun
用法筆記
Often used in news reports about bombings or industrial accidents. 'Blast' emphasises the shock wave and air movement, while 'explosion' is a more general term.
常見錯誤
2. A sudden, strong rush of air that comes quickly and usually does not last long.
A sudden, strong rush of air that comes quickly and usually does not last long.
A sudden blast of cold air hit Yael as she opened the shop door.
a blast of [type of air]
A blast of hot steam hit Felix when he lifted the lid to check the boiling potatoes.
An icy blast swept through the narrow valley when the storm hit, rattling windows and bending trees.
Mira held her coat tight against the blast of wind from the passing truck.
Warm blasts of air rose from the subway vents on the cold winter street.
- stillness
complete lack of wind
文法句型
a + blast + of + noun
用法筆記
Describes a natural or mechanical rush of air. 'Gust' is a synonym but is used mainly for natural wind; 'blast' can also describe air from machines like fans or hair dryers.
常見錯誤
3. A sudden, very loud sound made by a horn, whistle, musical instrument, or simila
A sudden, very loud sound made by a horn, whistle, musical instrument, or similar device.
The driver gave three short blasts on his horn to warn the crowd.
give + a blast + on [instrument]
A long blast from the referee's whistle ended the basketball game.
The trumpet blast at the start of the parade made everyone turn around.
The ferry gave a loud blast as it prepared to leave the harbour.
Lucía covered her ears when the car alarm let out a sharp blast.
文法句型
a + blast + of/from + noun
give/produce + a + blast
用法筆記
Often refers to sounds deliberately made by people operating a device, such as honking a horn or blowing a whistle, rather than random noise.
常見錯誤
4. In sports, a very hard hit or kick of a ball that sends it moving with great spe
In sports, a very hard hit or kick of a ball that sends it moving with great speed.
The batter hit a blast that sailed over the fence for a home run.
hit + a blast (baseball context)
Mei's blast from outside the penalty area curved past the goalkeeper and hit the crossbar.
The striker's blast from thirty yards beat the diving goalkeeper.
Tyler's long blast to centre field was caught right in front of the wall.
- tap
a gentle, light hit
文法句型
a + blast + into/across/over + noun
用法筆記
Common in baseball, soccer, tennis, and golf commentary. Not used for contact sports like boxing or rugby.
常見錯誤
5. An extremely enjoyable time, experience, or event that people find very exciting
An extremely enjoyable time, experience, or event that people find very exciting and entertaining.
The class trip to the science museum was a blast for everyone.
be + a blast
We had a blast at Layla's birthday party last Saturday night.
have + a blast
The kids had an absolute blast riding the roller coaster at the theme park.
Omar said the hiking trip was a blast even though it rained all day.
Ritu and Kasia had a blast cooking Thai food together for the first time.
- great time
less emphatic, works in both formal and informal contexts
- ball
"have a ball" — similar meaning, slightly old-fashioned
- riot
"be a riot" — very informal, emphasises laughter and humour
- drag
something boring or tedious
文法句型
have + a + blast
be + a + blast
用法筆記
Always used with an article ('a blast'). Frequently appears in the fixed phrase 'have a blast.' Cannot be used formally — inappropriate in business or academic writing.
常見錯誤
6. A single email message sent simultaneously to a very large group of recipients,
A single email message sent simultaneously to a very large group of recipients, often for advertising or announcements.
The company sent a blast to all its customers about the holiday sale.
send + a blast + to [audience]
Adaeze deleted the marketing blast without even opening it.
The school issued a blast to parents about the upcoming schedule change.
Too many email blasts from online stores end up in the spam folder.
- newsletter
more neutral, implies regular and opt-in communication
- bulk email
more technical term for the same concept
- mailshot
British English term for a mass promotional mailing
文法句型
send + a + blast
a + blast + to + noun
用法筆記
Often has a slightly negative tone as many people find mass emails annoying. 'Newsletter' is a more neutral or positive term for regular emails that recipients have chosen to receive.
常見錯誤
7. Very strong and angry public criticism directed at a person, policy, or organiza
Very strong and angry public criticism directed at a person, policy, or organization.
The new policy came under blast from opposition politicians and local media.
come under + blast + from
Environmental groups directed a furious blast at the mayor after he cut the park budget.
The editorial delivered a powerful blast against the government's housing policy, calling it unfair to renters.
Joon's investigative report unleashed a blast at the factory owners who had been poisoning the river for years.
- condemnation
more formal, suggests moral judgment
- attack
suggests a deliberate, targeted effort to discredit
- diatribe
a long and angry speech of criticism
- praise
expression of approval and admiration
文法句型
a + blast + against/at + noun
come under + blast
用法筆記
Frequently appears in journalism and political commentary. 'Blast' as criticism is more forceful than a review or comment — it implies anger and hostility. Often followed by 'from' (the critic) or 'against' (the target).
常見錯誤
blast — verb
- blastpresent simple I / you / we / they
- blasts3rd person singular
- blasting-ing form
- blastedpast simple
1. To use explosives to break apart, destroy, or open something, such as rock, a bu
To use explosives to break apart, destroy, or open something, such as rock, a building, or a tunnel.
Workers blasted through the solid rock to build the new railway tunnel.
blast through [material]
The old bridge was blasted apart to make room for a wider river crossing.
passive: be blasted apart
Miners blasted the hillside to reach the coal seam below the surface.
A hole was blasted in the wall to create a new entrance to the basement.
The rescue team blasted open the steel door to free the trapped workers.
- build
to construct or assemble
文法句型
blast + noun
blast + through/into/across + noun
blast + noun + open/away/apart
用法筆記
The object is usually a physical structure or natural feature. Frequently combined with particles like 'through', 'apart', 'open', or 'away' to describe the result. The passive construction ('was blasted') is very common in news reports.
常見錯誤
2. To produce a very loud, often unpleasant sound, or to play music or other audio
To produce a very loud, often unpleasant sound, or to play music or other audio at a very high volume.
A taxi outside blasted its horn for nearly a full minute.
blast + a horn/whistle
Loud hip-hop music was blasting from the car parked outside the cafe.
be blasting from [location]
The referee blasted his whistle three times to signal the end of the match.
Sayaka's neighbours blasted dance music until three in the morning.
The speakers blasted out the national anthem before the game started.
文法句型
blast + noun
blast + out
be + blasting
用法筆記
Often implies the sound is loud enough to be disturbing or annoying. 'Blast music' suggests the volume is very high, unlike 'play music' which is neutral.
常見錯誤
3. To attack someone or something with very strong, public, and angry words, especi
To attack someone or something with very strong, public, and angry words, especially in the media or politics.
The newspaper editorial blasted the city council for wasting public money.
blast + [person/organisation] + for + [reason]
Critics blasted the film as boring and far too long for its simple story.
Parents blasted the school board for cutting music and art classes.
The opposition leader blasted the government's new tax plan during the debate.
- praise
to express warm approval or admiration
文法句型
blast + noun + for + noun/gerund
用法筆記
Stronger than 'criticise' — it implies anger and a public attack. Common in news headlines. Usually transitive with a human or institutional object, and often specifies the reason with 'for'.