soar
/sɔː/ · /sɔːr/
CEFR level B2Topic EconomyWord #4289 in the learning path
急剧上升
Definitions
v. to increase quickly to a very high level
急剧上升
v. to fly high in the air, often without moving wings
高飞；翱翔
Example
Electricity bills soared during the unusually cold winter.
在那个异常寒冷的冬天，电费猛涨。
Housing prices may soar when population growth exceeds the supply of affordable homes in major cities.
当人口增长超过大城市经济适用住房的供应能力时，房价可能飙升。
Collocations
- soaring prices
- soar above
- soar to record levels
Word family
- soaring (adj.)
Synonyms
- rocket
- surge
Antonyms
- plummet
Usage tip
表示价格等猛涨时为不及物动词，不直接接宾语。
FAQ
- What does soar mean?
- to increase quickly to a very high level to fly high in the air, often without moving wings
- How is soar pronounced?
- UK /sɔː/, US /sɔːr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
