eruptive

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eruptive — 形容詞

  • eruptivepositive
  • more eruptivecomparative
  • most eruptivesuperlative

1. describing a volcano, substance, or event that involves or results from a sudden

1.形容詞B2
釋義

噴發的

火山猛烈噴出物質的

describing a volcano, substance, or event that involves or results from a sudden, powerful burst — especially volcanic activity in which lava, ash, or hot gases are thrown out with great force.

例句

Mount Merapi is one of the most active eruptive volcanoes, with frequent ash explosions.

梅拉皮火山是最活躍的噴發型火山之一，經常發生火山灰爆炸。

collocation: eruptive volcano / eruptive activity

Geologists identified three distinct layers of eruptive rock on the northern slope of the crater.

地質學家在火山口的北坡發現了三層明顯的噴發岩層。

collocation: eruptive rock

同義詞
  • volcanic

    broader term encompassing all things relating to volcanoes; 'eruptive' specifically emphasizes the bursting-out phase

  • explosive

    emphasizes the violent, destructive nature of the burst; can apply to non-volcanic events as well

  • bursting

    less formal and more general; describes the action of breaking apart under pressure without specifying a volcanic cause

反義詞
  • dormant

    describes a volcano that is currently inactive but could become active again

  • quiescent

    formal term for a quiet or inactive state; used for both volcanoes and figurative contexts

文法句型

eruptive + noun

用法筆記

Most commonly appears in geological and scientific writing to describe volcanic features, phases, or products. The figurative sense (eruptive temper, eruptive situation) is rarer and usually belongs to journalistic or literary registers.

常見錯誤

❌The volcano is very eruptive today, sending lava down the slope.
✅The volcano is erupting today, sending lava down the slope.
💡'eruptive' describes a general tendency or characteristic; use the verb 'erupting' to describe an event happening right now.
❌The nurse said the rash looked eruptive and might spread.
✅The nurse said the rash looked inflamed and might spread.
💡In medical contexts, terms like 'eruptive' are domain-specific; use everyday adjectives for general descriptions.