explosiveness
/ɪkˈspləʊ.sɪv.nəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪkˈsploʊ.sɪv.nəs/ (ame, ipa)
explosiveness — 名詞
1. the ability to move, jump, or strike with sudden force from a still or slow star
爆發力
運動中瞬間加速或發力的能力
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.
Feng 起跑時的爆發力，讓防守者瞬間落後兩步。
explosiveness off the line
Coaches train explosiveness with short jumps, sled pushes, and fast starts.
教練會用短跳、推阻力雪橇與快起跑來訓練爆發力。
train explosiveness in drills
After knee rehab, Anjali regained the explosiveness to attack loose balls.
膝傷復健後，Anjali 終於找回了撲搶鬆球的爆發力。
The winger's explosiveness turned a harmless counterattack into an easy goal.
那名前鋒的爆發力，把原本普通的反擊變成了輕鬆進球。
- 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
火爆
以大聲激烈方式發洩強烈情緒
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.
Rania 在會議上的火爆反應，連最熟的同事都嚇到了。
someone's explosiveness at a meeting
Years of stress gave the argument a raw explosiveness nobody could ignore.
多年壓力，讓那場爭論帶著誰也無法忽視的火爆氣氛。
The coach apologized for the explosiveness he showed after the late penalty.
那次晚來的判罰後，教練為自己表現出的火爆道了歉。
Without sleep, Christopher spoke with an explosiveness that frightened the children.
沒睡飽時，Christopher 說話火爆得把孩子們都嚇住了。
- 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
易爆性
物質容易爆開且威力強的程度
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.
調查人員在重開礦場前，先測量這種瓦斯的易爆性。
measure the explosiveness of gas
Even a small spark can reveal the explosiveness of dry grain dust.
就連小火花，也可能暴露乾燥穀塵的易爆性。
Lab rules limit how much explosiveness a test mixture may have.
實驗室規定了測試混合物的易爆性上限。
The engineer reduced the fuel's explosiveness by changing the chemical balance.
工程師靠調整化學比例，降低了這種燃料的易爆性。
- 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
爆裂感
聲音或動作突然猛烈的感覺
a sharp, blast-like force in sound, movement, or style
The drummer added explosiveness to the chorus with one sharp crash.
鼓手用一下尖銳的鈸聲，為副歌添了爆裂感。
add explosiveness to music
Critics admired the explosiveness of Mira's brush strokes in the final scene.
評論家很欣賞 Mira 在最後一幕筆觸裡的爆裂感。
The new speakers give movie soundtracks more explosiveness without muddy bass.
新喇叭讓電影配樂更有爆裂感，又不會把低音弄濁。
Dewi loved the explosiveness of the dance, especially the sudden arm snaps.
Dewi 很喜歡那支舞的爆裂感，尤其是手臂突然一甩的動作。
- 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.