explosive
gb/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/ us/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
B1
إنجليزي
~ 5000
المعاني
0 معنى
adjective
B1
property
1
Able to blow up easily
Able to blow up or burst suddenly.
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] is explosive
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'explosive' with 'exploding', using it for something that has already exploded rather than something that can explode.
مرادفات
combustible (Suggests the ability to catch fire but not necessarily explode.)
أضداد
stable (Not likely to change suddenly or explode.)
تراكيب شائعة
explosive device
|explosive material
|explosive gas
|highly explosive
مواضيع
science
|safety
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The factory stored highly explosive chemicals.
- This gas is explosive when mixed with air.
- They handled the explosive material with extreme care.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- The bomb was explosive.
- Gasoline is explosive.
- That powder is explosive.
اسم
B1
entity
2
Substance that can blow up
A thing, like a bomb or powder, that can blow up.
نمط الاستخدام:
use [an] explosive to [do something]
غلطة شائعة:
Some learners confuse 'explosive' as a noun with 'explosion', which is the event of blowing up.
مرادفات
bomb (A specific device containing explosives, not the substance itself.)
أضداد
inert material (Material that does not react or explode.)
تراكيب شائعة
plastic explosive
|military explosives
|handle explosives
مواضيع
science
|safety
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The miners used explosives to break through the rock.
- Police found explosives hidden in the vehicle.
- Dynamite is a common type of explosive.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- They used explosives to open the tunnel.
- The police found explosives in the bag.
- Dynamite is an explosive.
adjective
B2
property
3
Likely to react suddenly and strongly
Quick to get angry or show strong feelings suddenly.
نمط الاستخدام:
[someone/something] is explosive
غلطة شائعة:
Learners may mix this meaning with the physical sense of 'able to explode', but here it refers to emotions or behavior.
مرادفات
volatile (Often used for people or situations that change mood suddenly.)
أضداد
calm (Not showing sudden strong emotion or reaction.)
تراكيب شائعة
explosive temper
|explosive situation
|explosive argument
مواضيع
emotions
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- He has an explosive temper when provoked.
- The meeting ended in an explosive argument.
- The political situation became explosive after the announcement.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- She has an explosive temper.
- The fight was explosive.
- The room was full of explosive anger.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
explosive
IPA
GB/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
US/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
المقاطع والنبر
ex - plos - ive (٣ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (plos)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
- Base: explosive
Noun
- Base: explosive
- Plural: explosives
عيلة الكلمة
Forms
explosives
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
non-explosive
adjective
Advanced or less common
explosiveness
noun
تعبيرات
explosive device
1/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv dɪvˈaɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
Object made to explode and harm
A bomb or similar object made to blow up and cause harm.
أمثلة
- The army discovered an explosive device near the border.
- Police safely removed the explosive device from the building.
explosive growth
1/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv ɡɹˈoʊθ/
fixed phrase
Very fast increase or expansion
A very fast and large increase in something.
أمثلة
- The company experienced explosive growth after launching its new product.
- There has been explosive growth in smartphone use over the past decade.
explosive situation
1/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Situation likely to erupt suddenly
A situation that could quickly turn into a fight or trouble.
أمثلة
- The negotiations created an explosive situation between the two sides.
- It was an explosive situation, and everyone was tense.