explosive
gb/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/ us/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
B1
Inglês
~ 5000
robbanékony, robbanásveszélyes, robbanóanyag, lobbanékony, heves
B1
1
robbanékony
B2
Padrão de uso:
[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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The bomb was explosive.
A bomba robbanásveszélyes volt.
Gasoline is explosive.
A benzin robbanásveszélyes.
That powder is explosive.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'explosive' with 'exploding', using it for something that has already exploded rather than something that can explode.
Significado
Able to blow up easily
Colocações
explosive device
|explosive material
|explosive gas
|highly explosive
Sinónimos
combustible (Suggests the ability to catch fire but not necessarily explode.)
Antónimos
stable (Not likely to change suddenly or explode.)
Temas
science
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Able to blow up or burst suddenly.
Able or likely to burst or cause an explosion due to pressure, heat, or chemical reaction.
NOME
B1
2
robbanóanyag
B2
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
Some learners confuse 'explosive' as a noun with 'explosion', which is the event of blowing up.
Significado
Substance that can blow up
Colocações
plastic explosive
|military explosives
|handle explosives
Sinónimos
bomb (A specific device containing explosives, not the substance itself.)
Antónimos
inert material (Material that does not react or explode.)
Temas
science
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Definição
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
Padrão de uso:
[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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
She has an explosive temper.
Lobbanékony természetű.
The fight was explosive.
A verekedés nagyon heves volt.
The room was full of explosive anger.
Erro comum:
Learners may mix this meaning with the physical sense of 'able to explode', but here it refers to emotions or behavior.
Significado
Likely to react suddenly and strongly
Colocações
explosive temper
|explosive situation
|explosive argument
Sinónimos
volatile (Often used for people or situations that change mood suddenly.)
Antónimos
calm (Not showing sudden strong emotion or reaction.)
Temas
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Quick to get angry or show strong feelings suddenly.
Likely to cause or display sudden strong emotion, anger, or violence.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
explosive
IPA
GB/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
US/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
Sílabas e acento
ex - plos - ive (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (plos)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: explosive
Noun
- Base: explosive
- Plural: explosives
Família de palavras
Forms
explosives
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
non-explosive
adjective
Advanced or less common
explosiveness
noun
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- The negotiations created an explosive situation between the two sides.
- It was an explosive situation, and everyone was tense.