explosive
gb/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/ us/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 5000
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
B1
property
1
Able to blow up easily
Able to blow up or burst suddenly.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is explosive
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'explosive' with 'exploding', using it for something that has already exploded rather than something that can explode.
Συνώνυμα
combustible (Suggests the ability to catch fire but not necessarily explode.)
Αντώνυμα
stable (Not likely to change suddenly or explode.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
explosive device
|explosive material
|explosive gas
|highly explosive
Θέματα
science
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The factory stored highly explosive chemicals.
- This gas is explosive when mixed with air.
- They handled the explosive material with extreme care.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The bomb was explosive.
- Gasoline is explosive.
- That powder is explosive.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
2
Substance that can blow up
A thing, like a bomb or powder, that can blow up.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
use [an] explosive to [do something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners confuse 'explosive' as a noun with 'explosion', which is the event of blowing up.
Συνώνυμα
bomb (A specific device containing explosives, not the substance itself.)
Αντώνυμα
inert material (Material that does not react or explode.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
plastic explosive
|military explosives
|handle explosives
Θέματα
science
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The miners used explosives to break through the rock.
- Police found explosives hidden in the vehicle.
- Dynamite is a common type of explosive.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone/something] is explosive
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may mix this meaning with the physical sense of 'able to explode', but here it refers to emotions or behavior.
Συνώνυμα
volatile (Often used for people or situations that change mood suddenly.)
Αντώνυμα
calm (Not showing sudden strong emotion or reaction.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
explosive temper
|explosive situation
|explosive argument
Θέματα
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- He has an explosive temper when provoked.
- The meeting ended in an explosive argument.
- The political situation became explosive after the announcement.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- She has an explosive temper.
- The fight was explosive.
- The room was full of explosive anger.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
explosive
IPA
GB/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
US/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
ex - plos - ive (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (plos)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: explosive
Noun
- Base: explosive
- Plural: explosives
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
explosives
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
non-explosive
adjective
Advanced or less common
explosiveness
noun
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- The negotiations created an explosive situation between the two sides.
- It was an explosive situation, and everyone was tense.