Definitions
v. To force out lava, ash, or gas from a volcano.
火山喷发；喷出
v. To begin suddenly with strong emotion, noise, or activity.
突然爆发
Example
We watched the volcano erupt in a nature documentary.
我们在一部自然纪录片里看到了火山喷发。
When volcanoes erupt, clouds of ash can disrupt air travel and affect communities far from the crater.
火山喷发时，火山灰云可能扰乱航空运输，并影响远离火山口的社区。
Collocations
- volcano erupts
- erupt into applause
- erupt in anger
Word family
- eruption (n.)
- eruptive (adj.)
Usage tip
通常作不及物动词；erupt into后可接掌声等。
FAQ
- What does erupt mean?
- To force out lava, ash, or gas from a volcano. To begin suddenly with strong emotion, noise, or activity.
- How is erupt pronounced?
- UK /ɪˈrʌpt/, US /ɪˈrʌpt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
