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

:
The bomb was set to explode at midnight.
炸弹定于午夜爆炸
The pressure built up until the pipe exploded.
压力不断增加,直到管道爆炸
2.

爆发, 勃然大怒

show a sudden, strong outburst of emotion

:
She exploded with anger when she heard the news.
听到这个消息,她勃然大怒
The crowd exploded in cheers when their team scored.
当他们的球队得分时,人群爆发出欢呼声。
3.

激增, 迅速增长

increase suddenly and rapidly in number or amount

:
The population of the city has exploded in recent years.
近年来,城市人口激增
Sales of the new product are expected to explode next quarter.
预计下季度新产品销量将激增