explosive
gb/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/ us/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
B1
Английски
~ 5000
Значения
0 значения
adjective
B1
property
1
Able to blow up easily
Able to blow up or burst suddenly.
Модел на употреба:
[something] is explosive
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'explosive' with 'exploding', using it for something that has already exploded rather than something that can explode.
Синоними
combustible (Suggests the ability to catch fire but not necessarily explode.)
Антоними
stable (Not likely to change suddenly or explode.)
Колокации
explosive device
|explosive material
|explosive gas
|highly explosive
Теми
science
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The factory stored highly explosive chemicals.
- This gas is explosive when mixed with air.
- They handled the explosive material with extreme care.
Примери за учащи
- The bomb was explosive.
- Gasoline is explosive.
- That powder is explosive.
Съществително
B1
entity
2
Substance that can blow up
A thing, like a bomb or powder, that can blow up.
Модел на употреба:
use [an] explosive to [do something]
Честа грешка:
Some learners confuse 'explosive' as a noun with 'explosion', which is the event of blowing up.
Синоними
bomb (A specific device containing explosives, not the substance itself.)
Антоними
inert material (Material that does not react or explode.)
Колокации
plastic explosive
|military explosives
|handle explosives
Теми
science
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The miners used explosives to break through the rock.
- Police found explosives hidden in the vehicle.
- Dynamite is a common type of explosive.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Модел на употреба:
[someone/something] is explosive
Честа грешка:
Learners may mix this meaning with the physical sense of 'able to explode', but here it refers to emotions or behavior.
Синоними
volatile (Often used for people or situations that change mood suddenly.)
Антоними
calm (Not showing sudden strong emotion or reaction.)
Колокации
explosive temper
|explosive situation
|explosive argument
Теми
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- He has an explosive temper when provoked.
- The meeting ended in an explosive argument.
- The political situation became explosive after the announcement.
Примери за учащи
- She has an explosive temper.
- The fight was explosive.
- The room was full of explosive anger.
Граматика
Речникова форма
explosive
IPA
GB/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
US/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
Срички и ударение
ex - plos - ive (3 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (plos)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: explosive
Noun
- Base: explosive
- Plural: explosives
Семейство думи
Forms
explosives
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
non-explosive
adjective
Advanced or less common
explosiveness
noun
Изрази
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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- The negotiations created an explosive situation between the two sides.
- It was an explosive situation, and everyone was tense.