explode
gb/ɪksplˈoʊd/ us/ɪksplˈoʊd/
B1
Engleză
~ 1800
felrobban, felrobbant, kidurran, robbanásszerűen növekszik, az egekbe szökik, ugrásszerűen megnő, kitör, elemeire bont, felbont, megcáfol
VERB
B1
1
Tipar de utilizare:
to explode [something]
The gas tank exploded after the crash.
Az üzemanyagtartály felrobbant a baleset után.
The fireworks exploded in the night sky.
A tűzijáték rakétái felrobbantak az éjszakai égbolton.
If you heat the can too much, it could explode.
The old mine exploded when workers accidentally hit a detonator.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The balloon exploded when I popped it.
A lufi kidurrant, amikor kipukkasztottam.
The bomb exploded in the city.
A bomba felrobbant a városban.
The can exploded because it was too hot.
Fireworks exploded over the river.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'explode' with 'expand'; 'expand' means to become bigger without breaking apart.
Sens
Burst apart with force and noise
Colocații
explode a bomb
|explode violently
|explode on impact
|explode into flames
Sinonime
detonate (More formal and often used in technical or military contexts for setting off explosives intentionally.)
Antonime
implode (Means to collapse inward rather than burst outward.)
Teme
science
|safety
|violence
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
To break apart suddenly and loudly, often because of pressure inside.
To burst or cause to burst apart suddenly and violently, usually with a loud noise, due to internal pressure or a chemical reaction.
VERB
B2
2
Tipar de utilizare:
[something] explodes in [size/number]
The city's population exploded after the new factory opened.
A város népessége robbanásszerűen megnőtt, miután megnyílt az új gyár.
Sales of electric cars have exploded in recent years.
Az elektromos autók eladásai az utóbbi években robbanásszerűen nőttek.
Interest in the app exploded overnight.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The price of bread exploded last year.
A kenyér ára tavaly az egekbe szökött.
Her business exploded after she was on TV.
A vállalkozása hirtelen nagyon beindult, miután szerepelt a tévében.
The number of tourists exploded in summer.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may overuse 'explode' for small increases; it should be used only for very large and sudden growth.
Sens
Increase rapidly and dramatically
Colocații
explode in popularity
|sales exploded
|population exploded
|prices exploded
Sinonime
skyrocket (Informal; emphasizes a steep upward trend.)
Antonime
plummet (Means to fall or decrease very quickly.)
Teme
business
|statistics
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
To become much bigger or more in number very fast.
To grow or increase very quickly and by a large amount.
VERB
B2
3
Tipar de utilizare:
to explode with [emotion]
She exploded with anger when she heard the news.
Kitört belőle a düh, amikor meghallotta a hírt.
The crowd exploded with joy when their team scored.
A tömeg örömujjongásban tört ki, amikor a csapatuk gólt szerzett.
He exploded into laughter at the joke.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He exploded with anger at the mistake.
Kitört belőle a düh a hiba miatt.
The children exploded with joy at the surprise.
A gyerekek örömujjongásban törtek ki a meglepetés láttán.
She exploded into laughter when she saw the photo.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse this with physical explosions; context should make it emotional, not physical.
Sens
Suddenly express strong emotion
Colocații
explode with anger
|explode with laughter
|explode in rage
Sinonime
erupt (Often used metaphorically for emotions; slightly softer than 'explode'.)
Antonime
suppress (Means to hold back or prevent expression of emotion.)
Teme
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
To suddenly show strong feelings by speaking or acting loudly.
To suddenly speak or act with great force due to strong feelings such as anger, excitement, or laughter.
VERB
C1
TECHNICAL
4
The program explodes the string into individual words.
A program külön szavakra bontja a karakterláncot.
The scientist exploded the theory by showing new evidence.
A tudós új bizonyítékok bemutatásával megcáfolta az elméletet.
You can use this function to explode an array into separate values.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He exploded the idea by showing facts.
Tényekkel cáfolta meg az elképzelést.
The program explodes text into words.
A program szavakra bontja a szöveget.
She exploded the myth about healthy sugar.
Sens
Break down data or arguments
Colocații
explode an array
|explode a myth
Sinonime
debunk (Focuses on proving something false rather than just breaking it down.)
Antonime
compile (In computing, means to gather together into one unit rather than break apart.)
Teme
technology
|science
|education
Definiție
To separate information into smaller pieces so you can look at them closely or show they are wrong.
In computing or logic, to break data, a statement, or an argument into smaller parts for examination or to disprove it.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
explode
IPA
GB/ɪksplˈoʊd/
US/ɪksplˈoʊd/
Silabe și accent
ex - plode (2 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (plode)
Forme ale cuvântului
Verb
- Base: explode
- 3rd Person Singular: explodes
- Present Participle: exploding
- Past: exploded
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
explodes
verb
exploding
verb
exploded
verb
Core family
Related words
implode
verb
implosion
noun
Advanced or less common
explosiveness
noun
Expresii
explode a myth
1/ɪksplˈoʊd ə mˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
Prove a belief false
To show that an idea many people believe is not true.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- The audience exploded with laughter at the comedian's joke.
- She looked so funny that we all exploded with laughter.