
Definitions
n. a period of rapid growth or economic success
繁荣;迅速增长
n. a loud, deep sound
隆隆声;轰鸣声
v. to grow rapidly or make a loud, deep sound
迅速发展;发出轰鸣
Example
The tourism boom has filled every hotel in town.
旅游业的繁荣让镇上的每家酒店都住满了。
A housing boom can create jobs, but it may also make homes less affordable for local residents.
住房市场的繁荣可以创造就业机会,但也可能让当地居民更难负担住房。
Collocations
- economic boom
- a boom in tourism
- a booming industry
Word family
- booming (adj.)
Antonyms
- slump
Usage tip
表示某领域的迅速增长,常用a boom in。
FAQ
- What does boom mean?
- a period of rapid growth or economic success a loud, deep sound to grow rapidly or make a loud, deep sound
- How is boom pronounced?
- UK /buːm/, US /buːm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.