What does explosion mean?

a sudden violent release of energy, usually with a bang a sudden and very large increase a sudden strong expression of emotion

How is explosion pronounced?

UK /ɪkˈspləʊʒən/, US /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/.

/ɪkˈspləʊʒən/ · /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

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爆炸

n. a sudden violent release of energy, usually with a bang

爆炸

n. a sudden and very large increase

激增；突增

n. a sudden strong expression of emotion

情感的突然爆发

We heard a distant explosion and saw smoke rising.

我们听到远处传来爆炸声，看见烟雾升起。

The explosion in online shopping has increased demand for delivery services and created new challenges for urban transport.

网上购物的激增提高了配送服务需求，也给城市交通带来了新挑战。

表示数量激增时，常用an explosion in加名词。

What does explosion mean?: a sudden violent release of energy, usually with a bang a sudden and very large increase a sudden strong expression of emotion
How is explosion pronounced?: UK /ɪkˈspləʊʒən/, US /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.