What does explosive mean?

able or likely to burst violently increasing very rapidly or appearing with sudden force a substance that can cause a violent burst of energy

How is explosive pronounced?

UK /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/, US /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/.

/ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/ · /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/

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易爆的；爆炸的

adj. able or likely to burst violently

易爆的；爆炸的

adj. increasing very rapidly or appearing with sudden force

爆发性的；激增的

n. a substance that can cause a violent burst of energy

炸药；爆炸物

These explosive materials must be kept away from heat.

这些易爆材料必须远离热源存放。

The explosive growth of online shopping has increased demand for delivery services and created new challenges for urban planners.

网络购物的爆发式增长增加了对配送服务的需求，也给城市规划者带来了新的挑战。

explosive growth形容激增，并非真正发生爆炸。

What does explosive mean?: able or likely to burst violently increasing very rapidly or appearing with sudden force a substance that can cause a violent burst of energy
How is explosive pronounced?: UK /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/, US /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.