skyrocket
/ˈskaɪrɒkɪt/ · /ˈskaɪrɑːkɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic EconomyWord #5553 in the learning path
猛涨；飞速上升
Definitions
v. To increase extremely quickly to a very high level.
猛涨；飞速上升
Example
Our heating bills skyrocketed during the unusually cold winter.
那个异常寒冷的冬天，我们的取暖费猛涨。
Housing costs can skyrocket when population growth outpaces construction, making affordable accommodation increasingly difficult to find.
当人口增长超过住房建设速度时，住房成本可能猛涨，让人越来越难找到负担得起的住所。
Collocations
- prices skyrocket
- demand skyrockets
- skyrocketing costs
Synonyms
- soar
- surge
Antonyms
- plummet
- plunge
Usage tip
通常作不及物动词，主语常为价格、成本或需求。
FAQ
- What does skyrocket mean?
- To increase extremely quickly to a very high level.
- How is skyrocket pronounced?
- UK /ˈskaɪrɒkɪt/, US /ˈskaɪrɑːkɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
