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boom

/buːm/

CEFR level B2Topic EconomyWord #4925 in the learning path

繁荣;迅速增长

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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.

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