explode

US /ɪkˈsploʊd/
UK /ɪkˈsploʊd/
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1.

爆炸, 爆破

burst or cause to burst with great violence and loud noise as a result of internal pressure

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The bomb was set to explode at midnight.
炸彈定於午夜爆炸。
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The pressure built up until the pipe exploded.
壓力不斷增加，直到管道爆炸。
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2.

爆發, 勃然大怒

show a sudden, strong outburst of emotion

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She exploded with anger when she heard the news.
聽到這個消息，她勃然大怒。
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The crowd exploded in cheers when their team scored.
當他們的球隊得分時，人群爆發出歡呼聲。
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3.

激增, 迅速增長

increase suddenly and rapidly in number or amount

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The population of the city has exploded in recent years.
近年來，城市人口激增。
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Sales of the new product are expected to explode next quarter.
預計下季度新產品銷量將激增。
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