explosiveness
/ɪkˈspləʊ.sɪv.nəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪkˈsploʊ.sɪv.nəs/ (ame, ipa)
explosiveness — noun
1. the ability to move, jump, or strike with sudden force from a still or slow star
the ability to move, jump, or strike with sudden force from a still or slow start, especially in sport
Feng's explosiveness off the line left the defenders two steps behind.
explosiveness off the line
Coaches train explosiveness with short jumps, sled pushes, and fast starts.
train explosiveness in drills
After knee rehab, Anjali regained the explosiveness to attack loose balls.
The winger's explosiveness turned a harmless counterattack into an easy goal.
- burst
Often focuses on the first few steps rather than total power.
- acceleration
More technical and usually measured as speed gain over distance.
- slowness
Lacks the sudden change of speed or power.
文法句型
explosiveness off the line
regain explosiveness
train explosiveness
用法筆記
Usually describes the first quick burst in running, jumping, or contact play. Distinguish it from sense 4, which is about the feel of sound, art, or movement rather than an athlete's physical power.
2. the habit or act of letting anger or other strong feelings out in a sudden, forc
the habit or act of letting anger or other strong feelings out in a sudden, forceful way
Rania's explosiveness at the meeting shocked even her closest coworkers.
someone's explosiveness at a meeting
Years of stress gave the argument a raw explosiveness nobody could ignore.
The coach apologized for the explosiveness he showed after the late penalty.
Without sleep, Christopher spoke with an explosiveness that frightened the children.
- volatility
Stresses how quickly a person or situation can turn tense.
- ferocity
Suggests stronger aggression and less focus on sudden release.
- calm
Shows emotional control instead of sudden outburst.
文法句型
someone's explosiveness
show explosiveness
speak with explosiveness
用法筆記
Most often appears when someone reacts by shouting, snapping, or losing control in public. Distinguish it from sense 1, which is praised in sport, and from sense 4, which describes style rather than temper.
3. the degree to which a substance or device can blow up readily and with great for
the degree to which a substance or device can blow up readily and with great force
Investigators measured the explosiveness of the gas before reopening the mine.
measure the explosiveness of gas
Even a small spark can reveal the explosiveness of dry grain dust.
Lab rules limit how much explosiveness a test mixture may have.
The engineer reduced the fuel's explosiveness by changing the chemical balance.
- volatility
Broader scientific term that can describe instability without an actual blast.
- stability
Describes materials that resist sudden dangerous reaction.
文法句型
explosiveness of gas
measure explosiveness
reduce explosiveness
用法筆記
Used mainly for gases, fuels, dust, and chemical mixtures. Distinguish it from sense 4, which is metaphorical and often belongs to music, art, or performance.
4. a sharp, blast-like force in sound, movement, or style
a sharp, blast-like force in sound, movement, or style
The drummer added explosiveness to the chorus with one sharp crash.
add explosiveness to music
Critics admired the explosiveness of Mira's brush strokes in the final scene.
The new speakers give movie soundtracks more explosiveness without muddy bass.
Dewi loved the explosiveness of the dance, especially the sudden arm snaps.
- softness
Lacks the abrupt force or bite of this sense.
文法句型
add explosiveness to something
the explosiveness of a sound
give something explosiveness
用法筆記
Often describes the feel of music, visual style, or stage movement. Distinguish it from sense 2, which is about people releasing emotion, and from sense 3, which involves real explosive danger.