explode
gb/ɪksplˈoʊd/ us/ɪksplˈoʊd/
B1
英語
~ 1800
語義
0件の語義
動詞
B1
action
1
Burst apart with force and noise
To break apart suddenly and loudly, often because of pressure inside.
用法パターン：
to explode [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'explode' with 'expand'; 'expand' means to become bigger without breaking apart.
類義語
detonate (More formal and often used in technical or military contexts for setting off explosives intentionally.)
対義語
implode (Means to collapse inward rather than burst outward.)
コロケーション
explode a bomb
|explode violently
|explode on impact
|explode into flames
テーマ
science
|safety
|violence
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The gas tank exploded after the crash.
- The fireworks exploded in the night sky.
- If you heat the can too much, it could explode.
- The old mine exploded when workers accidentally hit a detonator.
学習者向け例文
- The balloon exploded when I popped it.
- The bomb exploded in the city.
- The can exploded because it was too hot.
- Fireworks exploded over the river.
動詞
B2
action
2
Increase rapidly and dramatically
To become much bigger or more in number very fast.
用法パターン：
[something] explodes in [size/number]
よくある間違い：
Learners may overuse 'explode' for small increases; it should be used only for very large and sudden growth.
類義語
skyrocket (Informal; emphasizes a steep upward trend.)
対義語
plummet (Means to fall or decrease very quickly.)
コロケーション
explode in popularity
|sales exploded
|population exploded
|prices exploded
テーマ
business
|statistics
|technology
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The city's population exploded after the new factory opened.
- Sales of electric cars have exploded in recent years.
- Interest in the app exploded overnight.
学習者向け例文
- The price of bread exploded last year.
- Her business exploded after she was on TV.
- The number of tourists exploded in summer.
動詞
B2
action
3
Suddenly express strong emotion
To suddenly show strong feelings by speaking or acting loudly.
用法パターン：
to explode with [emotion]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse this with physical explosions; context should make it emotional, not physical.
類義語
erupt (Often used metaphorically for emotions; slightly softer than 'explode'.)
対義語
suppress (Means to hold back or prevent expression of emotion.)
コロケーション
explode with anger
|explode with laughter
|explode in rage
テーマ
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She exploded with anger when she heard the news.
- The crowd exploded with joy when their team scored.
- He exploded into laughter at the joke.
学習者向け例文
- He exploded with anger at the mistake.
- The children exploded with joy at the surprise.
- She exploded into laughter when she saw the photo.
動詞
technical
C1
action
4
Break down data or arguments
To separate information into smaller pieces so you can look at them closely or show they are wrong.
類義語
debunk (Focuses on proving something false rather than just breaking it down.)
対義語
compile (In computing, means to gather together into one unit rather than break apart.)
コロケーション
explode an array
|explode a myth
テーマ
technology
|science
|education
例文
- The program explodes the string into individual words.
- The scientist exploded the theory by showing new evidence.
- You can use this function to explode an array into separate values.
学習者向け例文
- He exploded the idea by showing facts.
- The program explodes text into words.
- She exploded the myth about healthy sugar.
文法
辞書形
explode
IPA
GB/ɪksplˈoʊd/
US/ɪksplˈoʊd/
音節・強勢
ex - plode （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (plode)
活用形
Verb
- Base: explode
- 3rd Person Singular: explodes
- Present Participle: exploding
- Past: exploded
関連語
Forms
explodes
verb
exploding
verb
exploded
verb
Core family
Related words
implode
verb
implosion
noun
Advanced or less common
explosiveness
noun
表現
explode a myth
1/ɪksplˈoʊd ə mˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
Prove a belief false
To show that an idea many people believe is not true.
例文
- The scientist exploded the myth that goldfish have a three-second memory.
- This book explodes the myth that you need money to be happy.
explode in popularity
1/ɪksplˈoʊd ˈɪn pˌɑpjəlˈɛɹəti/
fixed phrase
Become popular very quickly
To become liked by many people in a short time.
例文
- The video game exploded in popularity after its release.
- Her blog exploded in popularity thanks to social media.
explode with laughter
1/ɪksplˈoʊd wˈɪθ lˈæftɚ/
fixed phrase
Laugh suddenly and loudly
To start laughing very loud and suddenly because something is funny.
例文
- The audience exploded with laughter at the comedian's joke.
- She looked so funny that we all exploded with laughter.