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