explosive
gb/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/ us/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
B1
Englanti
~ 5000
robbanékony, robbanásveszélyes, robbanóanyag, lobbanékony, heves
B1
1
robbanékony
B2
Käyttömalli:
[something] is explosive
The factory stored highly explosive chemicals.
A gyárban rendkívül robbanékony vegyszereket tároltak.
This gas is explosive when mixed with air.
Ez a gáz levegővel keveredve robbanékony.
They handled the explosive material with extreme care.
Oppijaesimerkit
The bomb was explosive.
A bomba robbanásveszélyes volt.
Gasoline is explosive.
A benzin robbanásveszélyes.
That powder is explosive.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'explosive' with 'exploding', using it for something that has already exploded rather than something that can explode.
Merkitys
Able to blow up easily
Kollokaatiot
explosive device
|explosive material
|explosive gas
|highly explosive
Synonyymit
combustible (Suggests the ability to catch fire but not necessarily explode.)
Antonyymit
stable (Not likely to change suddenly or explode.)
Teemat
science
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
Able to blow up or burst suddenly.
Able or likely to burst or cause an explosion due to pressure, heat, or chemical reaction.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B1
2
robbanóanyag
B2
Käyttömalli:
use [an] explosive to [do something]
The miners used explosives to break through the rock.
A bányászok robbanóanyagot használtak, hogy áttörjék a sziklát.
Police found explosives hidden in the vehicle.
A rendőrség a járműben elrejtett robbanóanyagot talált.
Dynamite is a common type of explosive.
Oppijaesimerkit
They used explosives to open the tunnel.
Robbanóanyagot használtak, hogy megnyissák az alagutat.
The police found explosives in the bag.
A rendőrség robbanóanyagot talált a táskában.
Dynamite is an explosive.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Some learners confuse 'explosive' as a noun with 'explosion', which is the event of blowing up.
Merkitys
Substance that can blow up
Kollokaatiot
plastic explosive
|military explosives
|handle explosives
Synonyymit
bomb (A specific device containing explosives, not the substance itself.)
Antonyymit
inert material (Material that does not react or explode.)
Teemat
science
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
A thing, like a bomb or powder, that can blow up.
A chemical or material that can cause an explosion when triggered.
B2
3
lobbanékony
B2
heves
B1
Käyttömalli:
[someone/something] is explosive
He has an explosive temper when provoked.
Ha provokálják, lobbanékony természetű.
The meeting ended in an explosive argument.
A megbeszélés heves vitába torkollott.
The political situation became explosive after the announcement.
Oppijaesimerkit
She has an explosive temper.
Lobbanékony természetű.
The fight was explosive.
A verekedés nagyon heves volt.
The room was full of explosive anger.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may mix this meaning with the physical sense of 'able to explode', but here it refers to emotions or behavior.
Merkitys
Likely to react suddenly and strongly
Kollokaatiot
explosive temper
|explosive situation
|explosive argument
Synonyymit
volatile (Often used for people or situations that change mood suddenly.)
Antonyymit
calm (Not showing sudden strong emotion or reaction.)
Teemat
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
Quick to get angry or show strong feelings suddenly.
Likely to cause or display sudden strong emotion, anger, or violence.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
explosive
IPA
GB/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
US/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
Tavut ja painotus
ex - plos - ive (3 tavua)
Stress on 2nd syllable (plos)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: explosive
Noun
- Base: explosive
- Plural: explosives
Sanaperhe
Forms
explosives
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
non-explosive
adjective
Advanced or less common
explosiveness
noun
Ilmaukset
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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- The negotiations created an explosive situation between the two sides.
- It was an explosive situation, and everyone was tense.