explosion
gb/ɪksplˈoʊʒən/ us/ɪksplˈoʊʒən/
B1
Англійська
~ 9100
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
B1
event
1
sudden violent blast or burst
A very fast and loud burst when something like a bomb or gas blows up and may cause damage.
Модель уживання:
an explosion at [a place]; an explosion of [gas/bomb]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes use "explosion" when they mean a simple noise, but it specifically suggests a violent burst with energy or damage, not just any loud sound. Also, remember it is countable: say "an explosion" or "several explosions," not just "explosion happened."
Синоніми
blast (Often a bit more informal and commonly used for explosions caused by bombs or accidents.)
Антоніми
implosion (Refers to something collapsing inward rather than bursting outward.)
Словосполучення
a bomb explosion
|a gas explosion
|cause an explosion
|die in an explosion
|survive the explosion
|the force of the explosion
Теми
safety
|crime
|science
|news
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The factory was destroyed by a huge explosion last night.
- Residents reported hearing a loud explosion followed by thick black smoke.
- A gas leak caused the explosion in the apartment building.
- The bomb squad carried out a controlled explosion in an empty field.
- Windows shattered for blocks around because of the force of the explosion.
Навчальні приклади
- There was a big explosion at the oil plant.
- People ran away when they heard the explosion.
- The explosion broke all the windows in the house.
- Firefighters arrived soon after the explosion.
- No one was hurt in the small explosion.
Іменник
B2
event
2
sudden major increase in something
A sudden and very big growth in how much of something there is or how often it happens.
Модель уживання:
an explosion in [activity/price/use]; an explosion of [growth/innovation]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse this metaphorical sense with the physical blast meaning and say things like "the population exploded" when a more natural phrase is "there was a population explosion" or "the population grew very fast." Use "explosion of/in" to talk about rapid increase in numbers or activity.
Синоніми
boom (Often used for strong economic or business growth and can sound slightly more positive.)
Антоніми
decline (Describes a steady decrease in amount or activity, the opposite of a sharp increase.)
Словосполучення
population explosion
|an explosion in demand
|an explosion in prices
|an explosion of growth
|an explosion of new technology
|an explosion of online content
Теми
economy
|society
|technology
|statistics
|core_vocabulary
|science
Приклади
- The city has seen an explosion in housing prices over the last decade.
- There has been an explosion of interest in renewable energy.
- The smartphone market experienced an explosion of growth in the early 2010s.
- Experts warn that the population explosion will put pressure on resources.
- Streaming services have led to an explosion of choice for viewers.
Навчальні приклади
- There was an explosion in the use of mobile phones.
- The town saw an explosion of new shops last year.
- The internet has caused an explosion of information.
- We are seeing an explosion in car sales this month.
- The country is worried about a population explosion.
Іменник
B2
event
3
sudden burst of emotion or sound
A quick and very strong burst of feeling, noise, or action that happens suddenly.
Модель уживання:
an explosion of [laughter/anger/emotion/sound]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes think this sense always involves physical destruction, but here it is about a strong and sudden emotional or sensory burst. Use it with abstract nouns like "laughter," "anger," "applause," or "color," not with physical objects like "table" or "car."
Синоніми
outburst (Very close in meaning, but often focuses more specifically on emotion, especially anger.)
Антоніми
calmness (Suggests a quiet, controlled state without sudden strong emotion or noise.)
Словосполучення
an explosion of laughter
|an explosion of anger
|an explosion of applause
|an explosion of emotion
|an explosion of noise
|an explosion of cheers
Теми
emotions
|communication
|social
Приклади
- Her sudden explosion of anger shocked everyone at the meeting.
- The crowd responded with an explosion of applause and cheers.
- His joke was followed by an explosion of laughter from the audience.
- The room was silent, then there was an explosion of noise as the band began to play.
- The painting is full of bright strokes, like an explosion of color on the canvas.
Навчальні приклади
- There was an explosion of laughter when he fell off the chair.
- She had an explosion of anger and started to shout.
- The fans gave an explosion of cheers when the team scored.
- The film ends with an explosion of music and light.
- Spring brings an explosion of color to the garden.
Граматика
Словникова форма
explosion
IPA
GB/ɪksplˈoʊʒən/
US/ɪksplˈoʊʒən/
Склади й наголос
ex - plo - sion (3 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (plo)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: explosion
- Plural: explosions
Споріднені слова
Forms
explosions
noun
Core family
Advanced or less common
explosiveness
noun
implosion
noun
implode
verb
Вирази
an explosion of anger
1/ən ɪksplˈoʊʒən əv ˈæŋɡɚ/
fixed phrase
sudden strong anger outburst
A moment when someone suddenly becomes very angry and shows it strongly.
Приклади
- After staying quiet for hours, he had an explosion of anger and started shouting.
- Her explosion of anger surprised her friends, who had never seen her so upset.
an explosion of color
1/ən ɪksplˈoʊʒən əv kˈʌlɚ/
fixed phrase
sudden burst of bright colors
A view where many bright colors appear suddenly and strongly, often in nature or art.
Приклади
- In spring the garden becomes an explosion of color.
- The fireworks created an explosion of color in the night sky.
an explosion of growth
1/ən ɪksplˈoʊʒən əv ɡɹˈoʊθ/
fixed phrase
period of very fast growth
A time when something grows or increases very quickly and by a large amount.
Приклади
- The company experienced an explosion of growth after launching its new app.
- Experts predict an explosion of growth in the clean energy sector.
an explosion of interest
1/ən ɪksplˈoʊʒən əv ˈɪntɚˌɛst/
fixed phrase
sudden big rise in interest
A time when many more people quickly become interested in something.
Приклади
- There has been an explosion of interest in learning to code.
- The documentary led to an explosion of interest in the history of the city.
an explosion of laughter
1/ən ɪksplˈoʊʒən əv lˈæftɚ/
fixed phrase
sudden loud burst of laughter
A moment when people suddenly start to laugh very loudly and strongly.
Приклади
- His silly comment caused an explosion of laughter in the classroom.
- The audience broke into an explosion of laughter at the end of the joke.
explosion in demand
1/ɪksplˈoʊʒən ˈɪn dɪmˈænd/
fixed phrase
sharp rise in demand
A time when many more people suddenly want to buy or use a product or service.
Приклади
- There has been an explosion in demand for electric cars.
- After the TV show, the company saw an explosion in demand for its products.
population explosion
1/pˌɑpjəlˈeɪʃən ɪksplˈoʊʒən/
fixed phrase
very fast population growth
A time when the number of people in a place or in the world grows very fast in a short period.
Приклади
- The government is worried about the population explosion in major cities.
- Improved healthcare has contributed to the population explosion in the region.