boomed
boomed — noun
1. a deep, loud sound that you can feel as well as hear, like the noise of an explo
a deep, loud sound that you can feel as well as hear, like the noise of an explosion or a large drum being hit hard
The deep boom of the fireworks rattled the windows in Trang's apartment.
typical source: boom + of + [source]
A sudden boom from the construction site made everyone in the office look up.
The children covered their ears at the loud boom of thunder overhead.
In the old harbour, the morning cannon boom signalled the start of the day.
- silence
complete absence of sound
文法句型
a/the + boom + of + [source]
用法筆記
Often followed by 'of' plus the source of the sound: the boom of thunder / a cannon / fireworks.
常見錯誤
2. a period when an economy or industry grows fast, and people and businesses earn
a period when an economy or industry grows fast, and people and businesses earn large amounts of money
The technology boom of the 1990s created thousands of jobs in Silicon Valley.
pattern: [sector] + boom
During the housing boom, property prices doubled in just three years.
Zuri's grandfather invested wisely during the post-war economic boom.
The oil boom brought new hospitals and schools to the remote region.
文法句型
[noun] + boom
boom + in + [sector]
用法筆記
Often paired with a preceding noun to indicate the industry or area: tech boom, housing boom, population boom. The opposite is a 'bust' or 'recession'.
常見錯誤
3. a sudden increase in how much people use, buy, or take part in something, or how
a sudden increase in how much people use, buy, or take part in something, or how popular something becomes
There has been a huge boom in cycling since the city built new bike lanes.
pattern: boom in [activity]
The yoga boom brought dozens of new studios to the neighbourhood.
Aylin noticed a boom in demand for electric cars across Europe last year.
The streaming service experienced a boom in subscribers after releasing its hit show.
- decline
a gradual decrease in popularity or activity
文法句型
boom + in + [activity/interest]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2 (ECONOMIC GROWTH): this sense applies to cultural trends, hobbies, and general popularity, not strictly to financial markets.
常見錯誤
4. a horizontal pole fixed near the bottom of a ship's mast that keeps the lower ed
a horizontal pole fixed near the bottom of a ship's mast that keeps the lower edge of a sail spread open
Vivek learned to duck whenever the boom swung across the deck of the sailboat.
safety note: 'duck the boom'
The storm snapped the wooden boom and tore the sail in half.
Sora adjusted the ropes to keep the boom steady in the changing wind.
The sailing instructor showed the class how to control the boom during a turn.
- spar
a general term for any pole on a sailing ship, not specific to the one holding the sail's foot
用法筆記
A technical sailing term. Learners are most likely to encounter this in articles or stories about sailing.
5. a long pole used in film, television, or video production to hold a microphone a
a long pole used in film, television, or video production to hold a microphone above the people who are speaking
The boom operator held the microphone steady above the actors' heads during the scene.
collocation: boom operator
Rachid lowered the boom just enough to catch the whispered dialogue.
A shadow from the boom appeared in the corner of the frame, ruining the take.
The film crew attached a furry windshield cover to the microphone on the boom.
- fishing rod
informal slang among film crews, not a standard term
用法筆記
Primarily a film and TV production term. The person who operates the boom is called a 'boom operator'.
boomed — verb
- boomedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- boomeds3rd person singular
- boomeding-ing form
- boomededpast simple
1. to produce a powerful, low-pitched sound like thunder or an explosion
to produce a powerful, low-pitched sound like thunder or an explosion
Thunder boomed over the mountains as the storm moved closer to the village.
subject: thunder
The sergeant's voice boomed across the training ground, making everyone stand at attention.
Cannons boomed in the distance during the national celebration.
Music boomed from speakers set up along the main street of the festival.
- resonate
more formal, focusing on the echo or vibration rather than the loud burst
- reverberate
suggests the sound bounces or echoes off surfaces
- whisper
to speak very softly
文法句型
[subject, usually thunder/voice/gun] + booms
用法筆記
Subject is usually something large and powerful: thunder, cannons, a person's voice. Frequently used with 'out' (e.g. 'boomed out across the valley').
常見錯誤
2. to grow or succeed very quickly, especially in business, population, or economic
to grow or succeed very quickly, especially in business, population, or economic activity
The local economy boomed after the tech company opened its headquarters nearby.
subject: economy
Online sales boomed during the holiday season, breaking all previous records.
The small coastal town boomed when the railway arrived in the late 1800s.
Hao's export business boomed after the trade agreement was signed.
文法句型
[economy/business/city] + booms
用法筆記
Subject is typically a business, economy, industry, or town. Does not take a direct object. Contrast with sense 1 (sound) — context determines the meaning.
常見錯誤
3. to hit, punch, or kick someone or something with great force, especially in a sp
to hit, punch, or kick someone or something with great force, especially in a sport or fight
The kicker boomed the ball fifty metres down the field towards the goal.
transitive: boomed + direct object
Ines watched the boxer boom a powerful punch into the training bag.
Ramón boomed the tennis ball over the net before his opponent could react.
The defender boomed the ball clear of the penalty area with one strong kick.
- tap
to hit very lightly
文法句型
[person] + booms + [object/person] + [preposition/location]
用法筆記
Informal use, found mainly in sports commentary and informal conversation. The direct object is the thing hit or the ball kicked.