explosive
/ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/ (ame, ipa) · /ik-ˈsplō-siv -ziv/ (ame, mw) · /ɪkˈspləʊ.sɪv/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪkˈsploʊ.sɪv/ (ame, ipa)
explosive — 形容詞
- explosivepositive
- more explosivecomparative
- most explosivesuperlative
1. likely or able to burst apart violently, often with a loud noise and great destr
易爆的
容易或可能爆炸的
likely or able to burst apart violently, often with a loud noise and great destructive force, said especially about gases, chemicals, or devices.
The old gas canisters in the shed were highly explosive and needed careful disposal.
棚子裡的舊瓦斯罐很容易爆炸，需要小心處理。
highly explosive — intensifier commonly used before the adjective
Firefighters warned that the leaking pipe had created an explosive mixture inside the kitchen.
消防人員警告說，洩漏的管線已經在廚房內形成易爆的混合氣體。
explosive + noun (mixture, gas, material)
The demolition crew used explosive charges to bring down the old factory wall.
拆除小組利用易爆藥劑炸垮了舊工廠的牆壁。
An explosive device was found hidden under a parked car near the stadium.
有人在體育場附近的停車下方發現了一個爆炸裝置。
Factory workers must wear special gloves when handling explosive chemicals.
工廠員工在處理易爆化學品時必須配戴特殊手套。
- volatile
more technical; describes liquids or chemicals that change into gas easily and can explode
- combustible
focuses on the ability to catch fire, not necessarily to burst apart
- unstable
broader — can describe any substance that is likely to change state dangerously
文法句型
explosive + noun (material, gas, device)
be + explosive
用法筆記
Frequently appears in safety warnings and news reports. The noun it describes is the substance or object that can explode, not the cause of the explosion.
常見錯誤
2. extremely loud and happening all at once, like the sound of a bomb or firework g
爆裂的
突然發出巨大聲響如爆炸般的
extremely loud and happening all at once, like the sound of a bomb or firework going off.
The dinner guests were startled by an explosive burst of laughter from the kitchen.
用餐的客人被廚房裡傳來的一陣爆裂笑聲嚇了一跳。
explosive + noun (burst, crack, bang)
An explosive crack echoed across the frozen lake as the ice began to split.
一聲爆裂的巨響在結冰的湖面上迴盪，冰層開始裂開。
The fireworks ended with an explosive bang that lit up the entire night sky.
煙火以一聲爆響結束，照亮了整片夜空。
Eri covered her ears when she heard the explosive roar of the racing motorcycle.
Eri 聽到賽車引擎爆發出的轟隆巨響，趕緊捂住耳朵。
- deafening
focuses on loudness without the suddenness — a noise can be deafening but gradual
- thunderous
describes a deep, rolling loudness rather than a sharp sudden sound
- ear-splitting
emphasises the pain caused by the loudness, not the sudden onset
文法句型
explosive + noun (sound, bang, crack, roar)
用法筆記
The sound is always abrupt and startling — not used for steady, continuous loud noises like the hum of traffic. Typically used before a noun naming the sound itself (bang, crack, burst, roar).
3. involving or likely to cause sudden, strong negative emotions such as anger, con
火爆的
可能引發激烈情緒或衝突的
involving or likely to cause sudden, strong negative emotions such as anger, conflict, or violence — said about a situation, issue, or piece of news.
The manager knew the team meeting could become explosive if salaries were brought up.
主管知道如果團隊會議提到薪資話題，場面可能會變得火爆。
become explosive — predicate use describing a situation turning tense
Tunde's explosive comments about the new policy led to a heated argument in the office.
Tunde 針對新政策發表了火爆的言論，引發辦公室內的激烈爭論。
The journalist wrote a report on the explosive conflict between the two political groups.
這位記者撰寫了一篇關於兩個政治團體之間火爆衝突的報導。
The dispute over water rights remained explosive for months after the court ruling.
關於水權的爭議在法院判決後持續了數月，情勢依然緊張火爆。
文法句型
explosive + noun (situation, issue, comment, reaction)
the situation is explosive
用法筆記
Subject is usually a situation, issue, or public statement, not a person — though a person's temper can be described as explosive when it is likely to result in a sudden angry outburst.
常見錯誤
4. increasing or expanding extremely quickly by a very large amount — used about nu
劇增的
數量或規模快速增長的
increasing or expanding extremely quickly by a very large amount — used about numbers, sizes, or economic activity.
The country saw explosive growth in smartphone use between 2010 and 2020.
該國在 2010 年至 2020 年間智慧型手機使用量呈現劇增。
explosive + noun (growth, rise, increase)
The online course experienced explosive demand after the university offered it for free.
這門線上課程在大學宣布免費提供後，需求呈現劇增。
Tech companies reported explosive profits during the early stages of the pandemic.
科技公司在疫情初期回報了劇增的利潤。
There has been an explosive rise in the number of electric cars on the road.
路上行駛的電動車數量出現了劇增。
文法句型
explosive + noun (growth, rise, increase, demand)
用法筆記
Always used before the noun that names what is growing (growth, rise, increase, demand, profit). Never used to describe the growing thing itself — only the rate or scale of the growth.
5. describing a player or movement that can suddenly shift into very high speed or
爆發力強的
運動中突然加速或發力的
describing a player or movement that can suddenly shift into very high speed or great strength, especially in ball games, running, or weightlifting.
The basketball player was known for his explosive jumps and quick court movements.
這位籃球員以他爆發力強的跳躍和快速的腳步動作聞名。
explosive + noun (jump, shot, acceleration) — common in sports commentary
The coach trained the runners to improve their explosive acceleration off the starting block.
教練訓練跑者們改善他們在起跑架上的爆發力加速。
The striker's explosive shot on goal sent the ball flying past the goalkeeper.
前鋒爆發力強的一記射門讓球快速越過守門員飛入球門。
The tennis player's explosive serve was too fast for her opponent to return.
那位網球選手的發球爆發力太強，對手無法回擊。
- slow
taking a long time to reach speed
文法句型
explosive + noun (jump, shot, acceleration, speed, power)
用法筆記
Most common in sports journalism and coaching. Refers specifically to the ability to generate maximum force or speed from a stationary or slow position — not used for general athletic ability or endurance.
explosive — 名詞
- explosivesingular
- explosivesplural
1. a solid, liquid, or device that can burst apart violently, releasing energy and
炸藥
能引起爆炸的物質或裝置
a solid, liquid, or device that can burst apart violently, releasing energy and heat in a very short time, used for blasting rock, in weapons, or in fireworks.
The police dog was trained to detect hidden explosives at airports and train stations.
警犬受過訓練，可以在機場和火車站偵測藏匿的炸藥。
detect + explosives — verb commonly used with this noun
Mining companies use controlled explosives to break up rock deep underground.
礦業公司使用受控制的炸藥來炸碎地底深處的岩石。
The soldiers stored the explosives in a secure bunker away from the main camp.
士兵們將炸藥存放在遠離主營區的安全掩體中。
The forensic team found traces of explosive on the suspect's jacket and shoes.
鑑識小組在嫌犯的夾克和鞋子上發現了炸藥的痕跡。
The fireworks factory was licensed to handle large quantities of explosive.
這間煙火工廠取得許可證，可以處理大量炸藥。
文法句型
handling/storing/detecting + explosives
traces of explosive
explosives + verb (detonate, go off)
用法筆記
Often appears in the plural form (explosives) when referring to individual devices or packages. The uncountable form (explosive) is used when talking about the substance in general, especially after words like 'traces of' or 'quantities of'.