explosive
gb/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/ us/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
B1
英語
~ 5000
語義
0件の語義
adjective
B1
property
1
Able to blow up easily
Able to blow up or burst suddenly.
用法パターン：
[something] is explosive
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'explosive' with 'exploding', using it for something that has already exploded rather than something that can explode.
類義語
combustible (Suggests the ability to catch fire but not necessarily explode.)
対義語
stable (Not likely to change suddenly or explode.)
コロケーション
explosive device
|explosive material
|explosive gas
|highly explosive
テーマ
science
|safety
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The factory stored highly explosive chemicals.
- This gas is explosive when mixed with air.
- They handled the explosive material with extreme care.
学習者向け例文
- The bomb was explosive.
- Gasoline is explosive.
- That powder is explosive.
名詞
B1
entity
2
Substance that can blow up
A thing, like a bomb or powder, that can blow up.
用法パターン：
use [an] explosive to [do something]
よくある間違い：
Some learners confuse 'explosive' as a noun with 'explosion', which is the event of blowing up.
類義語
bomb (A specific device containing explosives, not the substance itself.)
対義語
inert material (Material that does not react or explode.)
コロケーション
plastic explosive
|military explosives
|handle explosives
テーマ
science
|safety
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The miners used explosives to break through the rock.
- Police found explosives hidden in the vehicle.
- Dynamite is a common type of explosive.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
用法パターン：
[someone/something] is explosive
よくある間違い：
Learners may mix this meaning with the physical sense of 'able to explode', but here it refers to emotions or behavior.
類義語
volatile (Often used for people or situations that change mood suddenly.)
対義語
calm (Not showing sudden strong emotion or reaction.)
コロケーション
explosive temper
|explosive situation
|explosive argument
テーマ
emotions
|core_vocabulary
例文
- He has an explosive temper when provoked.
- The meeting ended in an explosive argument.
- The political situation became explosive after the announcement.
学習者向け例文
- She has an explosive temper.
- The fight was explosive.
- The room was full of explosive anger.
文法
辞書形
explosive
IPA
GB/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
US/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
音節・強勢
ex - plos - ive （3音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (plos)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: explosive
Noun
- Base: explosive
- Plural: explosives
関連語
Forms
explosives
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
non-explosive
adjective
Advanced or less common
explosiveness
noun
表現
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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- The negotiations created an explosive situation between the two sides.
- It was an explosive situation, and everyone was tense.