eruption

/ɪˈrʌpʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪˈrʌpʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /i-ˈrəp-shən/ (ame, mw)

eruption — 名詞

  • eruptionsingular
  • eruptionsplural

1. the process of hot lava, ash, and gases being thrown out from inside a volcano t

1.名詞B2
釋義

噴發

火山噴出岩漿與灰燼的現象

the process of hot lava, ash, and gases being thrown out from inside a volcano through an opening in the ground

例句

The eruption of Mount Merapi in 2010 forced thousands of villagers to leave their homes.

2010 年梅拉比火山噴發，迫使數千名村民撤離家園。

eruption of [volcano name]

Scientists warned that a major eruption could happen within the next few days.

科學家警告，接下來幾天內可能發生大規模噴發。

major eruption

同義詞
  • blast

    emphasises the explosive force rather than the entire event

  • explosion

    general term for a sudden burst; less specific to volcanoes

  • outburst

    suggests a sudden release, often used for emotions rather than geological events

文法句型

eruption + of + [volcano name]

用法筆記

Often modified by the volcano's name or location: 'the eruption of Vesuvius', 'the 1991 Pinatubo eruption'. Commonly used with 'volcanic' as a modifier.

常見錯誤

❌The volcano had a big eruption and lava came out.
✅The volcano had a violent eruption, sending lava and ash high into the air.
💡'big' is vague; use 'major', 'violent', or 'powerful' for volcanic eruptions.

2. a sudden and violent start of something bad, such as war, conflict, disease, or

2.名詞B2
釋義

爆發（衝突）

戰爭、暴力等突然激烈地發生

a sudden and violent start of something bad, such as war, conflict, disease, or crime

例句

The sudden eruption of fighting between the two groups shocked the international community.

兩派之間突然爆發衝突，震驚了國際社會。

eruption of fighting

Experts fear that another eruption of the disease could overwhelm local hospitals.

專家擔心疫情再次爆發，可能會讓當地醫院負荷過重。

eruption of the disease

同義詞
  • outbreak

    more common for disease or war; less dramatic than 'eruption'

  • flare-up

    informal; suggests a short and intense return of a problem

  • upsurge

    describes a rapid increase rather than a sudden start

文法句型

eruption + of + [war/violence/conflict]

用法筆記

Subject is usually an undesirable event (violence, war, disease, crime). Often followed by 'of' + a noun describing the event. Not used for positive events — you would not say 'an eruption of celebrations'.

常見錯誤

❌There was an eruption of partying after the exam.
✅There was an eruption of violence after the match.
💡'eruption' is normally used for negative events only.

3. a sudden, often noisy, expression of a very strong feeling, such as anger, laugh

3.名詞B2
釋義

情緒爆發

突然大聲表達強烈情緒

a sudden, often noisy, expression of a very strong feeling, such as anger, laughter, or tears

例句

Justin's sudden eruption of anger during the meeting surprised everyone in the room.

Justin 在會議中突然情緒爆發，讓在場所有人感到驚訝。

eruption of anger

After hours of silence, an eruption of tears came from the small bedroom.

經過幾個小時的沉默，小臥室裡傳來一陣哭泣聲。

eruption of tears

同義詞
  • outburst

    nearly interchangeable; slightly more common for anger specifically

  • explosion

    more dramatic; suggests a sudden, violent release of emotion

  • fit

    informal; often used for anger or laughter, but sounds more uncontrolled

文法句型

eruption + of + [anger/laughter/tears]

用法筆記

Frequently used with an 'of'-phrase naming the feeling: 'an eruption of anger', 'an eruption of laughter'. Often implies the person expressing the feeling has lost some control.

常見錯誤

❌She had an eruption of happiness when she won.
✅She had an eruption of laughter when she heard the joke.
💡'eruption' works best with intense, spontaneous reactions like anger, laughter, or tears, not with general positive feelings.

4. a condition in which red spots, bumps, or a rash suddenly appear on the skin, of

4.名詞B2
釋義

皮疹

皮膚突然出現紅疹或斑點

a condition in which red spots, bumps, or a rash suddenly appear on the skin, often caused by an allergy or illness

例句

The new soap caused an uncomfortable eruption of red spots on Anong's arms.

新買的肥皂導致 Anong 的手臂出現不舒服的紅疹。

cause + eruption of spots

Doctors said the skin eruption was not dangerous and would disappear within a week.

醫生說這個皮膚疹並不危險，一週內就會消退。

skin eruption

同義詞
  • rash

    more common in everyday language; 'eruption' sounds more medical

  • outbreak

    used for widespread skin conditions rather than a single person's rash

文法句型

cause + eruption

skin eruption + on + body part

用法筆記

More common in medical or formal contexts; in everyday English people often say 'rash' or 'spots' instead. Frequently used with 'skin' as a modifier.

常見錯誤

❌I got an eruption on my arm.
✅I got a skin eruption on my arm.
💡Use 'skin eruption' rather than just 'eruption' to avoid confusion with volcanic or emotional meanings.

5. the process in which a tooth first pushes through the soft gum tissue and become

5.名詞C1
釋義

萌出

牙齒首次穿出牙齦的過程

the process in which a tooth first pushes through the soft gum tissue and becomes visible in the mouth

例句

The eruption of a baby's first tooth is often painful for the child.

嬰兒長出第一顆牙的過程對孩子來說往往很痛苦。

eruption of baby's first tooth

Dentists monitor the eruption of permanent teeth in children around age six.

牙醫會觀察六歲左右兒童恆齒的萌出情況。

eruption of permanent teeth

文法句型

eruption + of + teeth

tooth eruption

用法筆記

Primarily a technical term used by dentists and medical professionals. In everyday English, parents are more likely to say 'cutting a tooth' or 'teething'.

常見錯誤

❌The eruption of his teeth happened at six months.
✅His first tooth erupted at six months.
💡The verb 'erupt' is more natural than the noun 'eruption' when talking about a specific person's tooth.