blast
gb/blˈæst/ us/blˈæst/
B1
Anglais
~ 6500
robbanás, robbant, felrobbant, szuper élmény, remekül szórakozik, bömböltet, üvöltet, légáramlat, dudaszó, élesen bírál, keményen kritizál, bombáz, nagy erővel lő, száguld, elszáguld, átrobog, éles bírálat, kemény kritika, kirohanás, levegőáram, fúvószél, levegősugár
NOM
B1
1
robbanás
A2
Schéma d’usage :
a blast [from/of] [something]
The blast shattered windows for blocks around the factory.
A robbanás a gyár körül több háztömbnyire is betörte az ablakokat.
Police say the blast was caused by a gas leak in the basement.
A rendőrség szerint a robbanást az alagsori gázszivárgás okozta.
Residents reported hearing a huge blast just after midnight.
The blast threw him several meters into the air.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene of the blast.
Exemples pédagogiques
The blast broke all the glass in the shop.
A robbanás betörte az összes üveget az üzletben.
We heard a loud blast and then saw smoke.
Hangos robbanást hallottunk, aztán füstöt láttunk.
Firefighters came quickly after the blast.
The blast damaged many cars in the street.
People ran away when they heard the blast.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with 'a blast' meaning 'a very fun time'. In serious news or accident contexts, 'blast' almost always refers to an explosion, not enjoyment.
Sens
sudden violent explosion
Collocations
a massive blast
|car bomb blast
|survive the blast
|the blast killed [number]
|blast wave
Synonymes
explosion (The most direct neutral synonym; slightly more common in formal or technical writing.)
Antonymes
calm (Describes a situation where nothing sudden or violent happens, the opposite of an explosive blast.)
Thèmes
disasters
|safety
|news
|science
|core_vocabulary
Définition
A sudden, very strong explosion that makes a huge noise and can break things.
A sudden, violent release of energy that causes an explosion, shock wave, and very loud noise, often damaging things nearby.
VERBE
B1
2
robbant
B1
felrobbant
B1
Schéma d’usage :
blast [something] (open/apart/to pieces)
Engineers will blast a tunnel through the mountain for the new rail line.
A mérnökök robbantással vájnak alagutat a hegyen át az új vasútvonal számára.
The thieves blasted the safe open and escaped with the cash.
A tolvajok robbantással nyitották fel a széfet, majd elmenekültek a készpénzzel.
Demolition crews blasted the old bridge into the river.
They used dynamite to blast the rock away from the road.
Soldiers blasted a hole in the wall to enter the building.
Exemples pédagogiques
Workers blasted a big hole in the ground.
A munkások nagy lyukat robbantottak a földbe.
The police blasted the door open.
A rendőrök robbantással nyitották ki az ajtót.
They blasted the old building yesterday.
The miners blasted the rock to get to the gold.
The storm was so strong it almost blasted the windows out.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes use 'blast' when 'break' or 'open' is enough. 'Blast' suggests very strong force, often with explosives, not just normal breaking.
Sens
destroy with explosives or force
Collocations
blast a hole
|blast the door open
|blast the rock
|blasted to pieces
|blast their way through
Synonymes
blow up (Common phrasal verb; slightly more informal but very similar in meaning when talking about using explosives.)
Antonymes
repair (Means to fix or restore something, the opposite of destroying it with a blast.)
Thèmes
construction
|safety
|military
|science
|core_vocabulary
Définition
To break or destroy something with a very strong force, often with bombs or special tools.
To destroy, break open, or remove something by using explosives or extremely strong force.
NOM
B1
INFORMAL
3
Schéma d’usage :
have a blast [doing something]
We had a blast at the concert last night.
Remekül szórakoztunk a tegnap esti koncerten.
The kids had a blast playing in the snow.
A gyerekek remekül szórakoztak, miközben a hóban játszottak.
Thanks for the party, it was a real blast.
You should come with us; it will be a blast.
He said the trip was a blast from start to finish.
Exemples pédagogiques
I had a blast at your party.
Nagyon jól éreztem magam a bulidon.
The children had a blast at the park.
A gyerekek remekül szórakoztak a parkban.
We had a blast watching the game together.
Come with us; you will have a blast.
My birthday was a blast this year.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with the explosion meaning and avoid it because it sounds dangerous. In informal speech, 'have a blast' is a very common and positive way to say 'have a lot of fun'.
Sens
very enjoyable time
Collocations
have a blast
|it was a blast
|a real blast
|an absolute blast
|such a blast
Synonymes
great time (Very close in meaning, but a bit more neutral and less slangy than 'a blast'.)
Antonymes
drag (Informal; describes something boring or unpleasant, the opposite of 'a blast'.)
Thèmes
emotions
|social
|daily life
|daily_life
|arts_entertainment
Définition
A time when you have a lot of fun and feel very happy and excited.
A time or event that is extremely enjoyable and exciting.
VERBE
B1
INFORMAL
4
Schéma d’usage :
blast [music/sound] (out)
They were blasting music so loud the neighbors complained.
Olyan hangosan bömböltették a zenét, hogy a szomszédok panaszkodtak.
The car next to us was blasting hip-hop at the traffic light.
A mellettünk álló autóban hiphop bömbölt a lámpánál.
She blasted the song out of the speakers as she cleaned the house.
The club blasts dance music until early morning.
Someone was blasting the TV in the apartment upstairs.
Exemples pédagogiques
My brother always blasts music in his room.
A bátyám mindig bömbölteti a zenét a szobájában.
Please don’t blast the TV; it is too loud.
Kérlek, ne bömböltesd a tévét; túl hangos.
The car next to us blasted a loud song.
They blasted the radio at the party.
The speakers were blasting all night.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may think 'blast' always means 'explode'. In this sense, it just means 'play very loudly', especially for music, TV, or other audio.
Sens
play music very loudly
Collocations
blast music
|blast the stereo
|speakers blasting
|blast it at full volume
|blast the song out
Synonymes
blare (Suggests very loud, often unpleasant sound; slightly more literary or descriptive than 'blast'.)
Antonymes
turn down (Means to reduce the volume, the opposite of blasting something loudly.)
Thèmes
daily life
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Définition
To play music or other sounds very loudly.
To make music or another sound play at a very high volume.
NOM
B1
5
légáramlat
B2
dudaszó
B1
Schéma d’usage :
a blast of [air/sound/music/horn]
A cold blast of air hit us as we opened the door.
Hideg légáramlat csapott meg minket, amikor kinyitottuk az ajtót.
He gave a short blast on the horn and drove off.
Röviden dudált egyet, majd elhajtott.
The train arrived with a blast of noise and steam.
I felt a hot blast from the oven when I opened it.
The speakers sent out a blast of music as the band came on stage.
Exemples pédagogiques
A cold blast came in through the window.
Hideg légáramlat jött be az ablakon.
The driver gave a long blast on the horn.
A sofőr hosszan dudált egyet.
I felt a hot blast when I opened the oven.
The wind sent a blast of sand into my face.
The radio sent out a blast of loud sound.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may mix this with the explosion meaning. If nothing explodes but there is strong air or sound (like wind or a car horn), this air/sound sense is more accurate.
Sens
sudden strong gust or sound
Collocations
a cold blast of air
|a blast of wind
|a blast of hot air
|a blast of the horn
|a blast of music
Synonymes
gust (Typically used for wind; very similar when talking about a sudden strong movement of air.)
Antonymes
stillness (Describes complete lack of movement or sound, the opposite of a sudden blast.)
Thèmes
weather
|daily life
|travel
|communication
Définition
A short, strong push of air or sound.
A sudden, strong burst of air or sound that lasts for a short time.
VERBE
B2
6
Schéma d’usage :
blast [someone/something] (for [something])
The mayor blasted the proposal as unfair and unnecessary.
A polgármester élesen bírálta a javaslatot, mondván, hogy igazságtalan és szükségtelen.
Environmental groups blasted the company for its safety record.
A környezetvédő szervezetek élesen bírálták a vállalatot a biztonsági teljesítménye miatt.
He publicly blasted the team’s performance after the loss.
Critics have blasted the film for its weak script.
Parents blasted the school for cutting art classes.
Exemples pédagogiques
The coach blasted the players after the game.
Az edző a meccs után keményen kritizálta a játékosokat.
Many people blasted the new law.
Sokan élesen bírálták az új törvényt.
The article blasted the company for its bad service.
Fans blasted the singer for canceling the show.
She blasted the plan in an online post.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may overuse 'blast' for any negative comment. It should be reserved for very strong, often public criticism, not mild disagreement.
Sens
criticize very strongly
Collocations
blast the decision
|blast the government
|blast the policy
|blast the media
|blast critics
Synonymes
slam (Informal; very close in meaning when describing strong public criticism.)
Antonymes
praise (Means to say good things about something, the opposite of blasting it.)
Thèmes
news
|politics
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Définition
To say very strong, angry things about someone or something, especially in news or public talk.
To criticize someone or something very strongly, especially in public or in the media.
VERBE
B2
INFORMAL
7
bombáz
B2
Schéma d’usage :
blast [someone/something]
He blasted the ball into the top corner of the net.
A kapu felső sarkába bombázta a labdát.
The hero blasts endless enemies in the video game.
A hős végtelen számú ellenséget lő halomra a videojátékban.
The gunman blasted the lock off the door.
They blasted targets at the shooting range all afternoon.
She blasted a powerful serve across the court.
Exemples pédagogiques
He blasted the ball into the goal.
A kapuba bombázta a labdát.
The player blasted a strong shot.
A játékos hatalmas lövést eresztett meg.
In the game you blast space ships.
The man blasted the lock with his gun.
She blasted the puck across the ice.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may use 'blast' instead of 'hit' in very formal writing. This sense is more informal and vivid, and often used in sports, games, or action scenes.
Sens
hit or shoot with force
Collocations
blast the ball
|blast the enemy
|blast a shot
|blast him with a shotgun
|blast targets
Synonymes
shoot (A general word for firing a gun; 'blast' suggests more force, drama, or repetition.)
Antonymes
miss (Means to fail to hit the target, the opposite of blasting it.)
Thèmes
sports
|games
|violence
|core_vocabulary
Définition
To shoot or hit something very hard and with a lot of power.
To shoot, hit, or strike something with great force or power, especially in sports, video games, or with guns.
VERBE
B2
INFORMAL
8
Schéma d’usage :
blast [adverb/preposition] (past/through/down/into)
A sports car blasted past us on the freeway.
Egy sportautó elszáguldott mellettünk az autópályán.
The train blasted through the small station without stopping.
A vonat megállás nélkül átrobogott a kis állomáson.
He blasted down the hill on his skateboard.
The kids blasted into the house, laughing and shouting.
The runner blasted off the starting line when the gun fired.
Exemples pédagogiques
A red car blasted past our bus.
Egy piros autó elszáguldott a buszunk mellett.
The train blasted through the town.
A vonat átszáguldott a városon.
He blasted down the street on his bike.
The children blasted into the room after school.
The boat blasted across the lake.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse this sense with the explosion sense and avoid it. In informal speech, this is a common way to say something moved very fast and powerfully.
Sens
move very fast and forcefully
Collocations
blast past
|blast through
|blast down the highway
|blast into the room
|blast off the line
Synonymes
race (Also means to move very fast; 'blast' adds a feeling of power or aggression.)
Antonymes
crawl (Means to move very slowly, the opposite of blasting along.)
Thèmes
travel
|movement
|informal
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Définition
To go very fast in one direction, usually suddenly and with a lot of energy or noise.
To move extremely fast and forcefully in a particular direction, often suddenly and with noise.
NOM
B2
9
Schéma d’usage :
a blast at/against [someone/something]
The minister’s comments prompted a blast from opposition leaders.
A miniszter megjegyzései éles bírálatot váltottak ki az ellenzéki vezetők részéről.
The newspaper carried a front-page blast against the new tax.
Az újság címlapon közölt éles bírálatot az új adó ellen.
His speech included a fierce blast at the education system.
The company faced a public blast over its treatment of workers.
She delivered a sharp blast at social media culture.
Exemples pédagogiques
The new rule led to a blast from parents.
Az új szabály éles bírálatot váltott ki a szülők részéről.
The article was a strong blast against the plan.
A cikk éles bírálat volt a tervvel szemben.
The team got a blast from the local press.
His book is a blast at modern politics.
The company received a blast from angry customers.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may not recognize this as a noun and try to use a verb form instead, saying *'He gave a blasting'* rather than 'He gave a blast'. Use 'a blast' as the noun here.
Sens
strong public criticism
Collocations
a stinging blast
|a media blast
|launch a blast at
|a blast against the plan
|receive a blast from critics
Synonymes
attack (In media or political language, often used like 'blast' to mean strong criticism, though 'attack' is more general.)
Antonymes
praise (Positive public comment, the opposite of a critical blast.)
Thèmes
news
|politics
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Very strong, angry words against someone or something, often in newspapers, on TV, or online.
A very strong expression of anger or criticism, especially in public or in the media.
NOM
C1
TECHNICAL
10
Schéma d’usage :
a blast of air (into [a furnace/machine])
In a blast furnace, a hot blast of air is forced in at the bottom.
A nagyolvasztóba alul forró levegőáramot fúvatnak be.
The process uses a high-pressure blast of air to remove impurities.
Az eljárás nagynyomású levegősugarat használ a szennyeződések eltávolítására.
Engineers adjusted the blast to control the temperature inside the furnace.
Exemples pédagogiques
A blast of air goes into the hot furnace.
Erős levegőáramot fújnak a forró kemencébe.
The machine uses a strong blast to clean the metal.
A gép erős levegőárammal tisztítja meg a fémet.
Workers can change the blast to make the fire hotter.
Sens
controlled industrial air stream
Collocations
hot blast
|cold blast
|air blast
|blast furnace
|blast pressure
Synonymes
air jet (Technical; describes a directed stream of air, similar in industrial contexts.)
Antonymes
vacuum (A space with no air, the opposite of forcing air into something, though only loosely opposite in technical use.)
Thèmes
industry
|science
|technology
|work
Définition
A strong flow of air that is pushed into a hot oven or machine in a factory to help it work.
A strong, controlled stream of air forced into a furnace, oven, or other industrial equipment to support burning or another process.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
blast
API
GB/blˈæst/
US/blˈæst/
Syllabes et accentuation
blast (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (blast)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: blast
- Plural: blast, blasts
Verb
- Base: blast
- 3rd Person Singular: blasts
- Present Participle: blasting
- Past: blasted
Famille de mots
Forms
blasts
noun
blasting
verb
blasted
verb
Related words
blaster
noun
Expressions
a blast from the past
1/ə blˈæst fɹˈʌm ðə pˈæst/
idiom
informal
sudden reminder of the past
Something old or from a long time ago that appears again and makes you remember that time strongly.
Exemples
- Seeing that old TV show again was a real blast from the past.
- He got a blast from the past when his childhood friend called him.
at full blast
1/ˈæt fˈʊl blˈæst/
fixed phrase
operating at maximum power
Working at the highest power or loudness.
Exemples
- The heater was at full blast, but the room was still cold.
- With the speakers at full blast, we could hardly hear each other talk.
blast away
1/blˈæst əwˈeɪ/
phrasal verb
informal
fire a gun repeatedly
To shoot a gun many times, often quickly and loudly.
Exemples
- The soldiers blasted away at the target for several minutes.
- In the game you just blast away at waves of monsters.
blast into
1/blˈæst ˈɪntu/
phrasal verb
informal
enter suddenly with energy
To go into a place very suddenly and with a lot of energy or noise.
Exemples
- The kids blasted into the kitchen looking for snacks.
- She blasted into the meeting, already talking on her phone.
blast it
1/blˈæst ˈɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
mild exclamation of anger
An old-fashioned, mild swear word you say when you are angry or upset.
Exemples
- Blast it, I’ve lost my keys again.
- Oh, blast it! The printer has jammed.
blast off
1/blˈæst ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
rocket leave the ground
For a rocket or spacecraft to start and go up quickly into the sky.
Exemples
- The rocket is scheduled to blast off at 9 a.m. local time.
- Crowds watched as the spacecraft blasted off into orbit.
blast out
1/blˈæst ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
informal
music come out very loudly
For music or sound to play very loudly from speakers.
Exemples
- Dance music blasted out of the club and into the street.
- The radio was blasting out his favorite song.
blast through
1/blˈæst θɹˈu/
phrasal verb
informal
move or finish very quickly
To go through something very fast, or to finish something very fast, without stopping much.
Exemples
- We blasted through the traffic and got there in ten minutes.
- She blasted through her homework so she could go out.
have a blast
1/hˈæv ə blˈæst/
idiom
informal
have a very fun time
To enjoy yourself a lot and have a very good, exciting time.
Exemples
- We had a blast at your wedding last weekend.
- Hope you have a blast on your trip to Japan!
full blast
1/fˈʊl blˈæst/
fixed phrase
at maximum power or volume
At the highest possible power or volume.
Exemples
- The air conditioner was running at full blast all afternoon.
- He had the music on full blast in his car.
full blast
2/fˈʊl blˈæst/
fixed phrase
At maximum power or intensity
Working or happening as strongly as possible.
Exemples
- The stereo was playing at full blast.
- The heater is on full blast to keep us warm.