explosive
UK [ɪk'spləʊ.sɪv] US [-'sploʊ-] adjective
BURST 爆炸
■exploding or able to explode easily 易爆炸的；会爆炸的；可能引起爆炸的•Certain gases are highly explosive.一些气体极易爆炸。 •An explosive device (= a bomb) was found at one of London's busiest stations this morning.今早在伦敦一个最繁忙的火车站发现一枚炸弹。 ■very loud and sudden, like an explosion 如爆炸般的；震耳欲聋的•There was an explosive clap of thunder overhead.突然一个轰隆声在头顶炸开。
UK [ɪk'spləʊ.sɪv] US [-'sploʊ-] adjective
EMOTION 情感的
■describes a situation or emotion in which strong feelings are loudly or violently expressed （局势）一触即发的，爆炸性的；（情感）突然迸发的•The situation in the poorer parts of some of America's major cities has become very explosive.在美国一些主要城市的贫民区，形势已经到了一触即发的地步。 •Capital punishment is an explosive issue.死刑是个极具争议的话题。 •She has an explosive temper.她有个很火爆的个性。
UK [ɪk'spləʊ.sɪv] US [-'sploʊ-] adjective
INCREASE 增加的
■describes an increase which is very large and quick 激增的；迅速扩大的•The last few years have seen an explosive increase in the number of homeless people on our streets.在过去几年，无家可归流落街头的人数量激增。
UK [ɪk'spləʊ.sɪv] US [-'sploʊ-] noun countable or uncountable UK [ɪkˈspləʊ.sɪv] US [-ˈsploʊ-/
■a substance or piece of equipment that can cause explosions 炸药，爆炸物；引爆装置 |