explosive
gb/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/ us/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
B1
אנגלית
~ 5000
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
adjective
B1
property
1
Able to blow up easily
Able to blow up or burst suddenly.
תבנית שימוש:
[something] is explosive
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'explosive' with 'exploding', using it for something that has already exploded rather than something that can explode.
מילים נרדפות
combustible (Suggests the ability to catch fire but not necessarily explode.)
הפכים
stable (Not likely to change suddenly or explode.)
צירופים
explosive device
|explosive material
|explosive gas
|highly explosive
נושאים
science
|safety
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- The factory stored highly explosive chemicals.
- This gas is explosive when mixed with air.
- They handled the explosive material with extreme care.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The bomb was explosive.
- Gasoline is explosive.
- That powder is explosive.
שם עצם
B1
entity
2
Substance that can blow up
A thing, like a bomb or powder, that can blow up.
תבנית שימוש:
use [an] explosive to [do something]
טעות נפוצה:
Some learners confuse 'explosive' as a noun with 'explosion', which is the event of blowing up.
מילים נרדפות
bomb (A specific device containing explosives, not the substance itself.)
הפכים
inert material (Material that does not react or explode.)
צירופים
plastic explosive
|military explosives
|handle explosives
נושאים
science
|safety
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- The miners used explosives to break through the rock.
- Police found explosives hidden in the vehicle.
- Dynamite is a common type of explosive.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
תבנית שימוש:
[someone/something] is explosive
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may mix this meaning with the physical sense of 'able to explode', but here it refers to emotions or behavior.
מילים נרדפות
volatile (Often used for people or situations that change mood suddenly.)
הפכים
calm (Not showing sudden strong emotion or reaction.)
צירופים
explosive temper
|explosive situation
|explosive argument
נושאים
emotions
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- He has an explosive temper when provoked.
- The meeting ended in an explosive argument.
- The political situation became explosive after the announcement.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- She has an explosive temper.
- The fight was explosive.
- The room was full of explosive anger.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
explosive
IPA
GB/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
US/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
הברות והטעמה
ex - plos - ive (3 הברות)
Stress on 2nd syllable (plos)
צורות המילה
Adjective
- Base: explosive
Noun
- Base: explosive
- Plural: explosives
משפחת מילים
Forms
explosives
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
non-explosive
adjective
Advanced or less common
explosiveness
noun
ביטויים
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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- The negotiations created an explosive situation between the two sides.
- It was an explosive situation, and everyone was tense.