검색
to explode
01
폭발하다, 터지다
to make something break apart noisily and violently in a way that causes destruction
Transitive: to explode an explosive device
Example
He exploded the firecracker in the street, startling everyone.
The workers accidentally exploded the dynamite while trying to clear the site.
02
폭발하다, 터지다
to break apart violently and noisily in a way that causes destruction
Intransitive
Example
The fireworks exploded in the sky, lighting up the night.
The bomb exploded, shattering windows and damaging buildings.
03
폭발적으로 나아가다, 갑자기 빠르게 움직이다
to move quickly and powerfully, often in a burst of speed
Intransitive: to explode somewhere
Example
The athlete exploded off the starting line, taking an early lead in the race.
She exploded out of the door, eager to catch the bus before it left.
04
폭발하다, 터져 나오다
(of a person) to suddenly express an intense emotion, particularly anger
Intransitive
Example
After hearing the news, he exploded with rage, yelling at everyone around him.
She could n’t control herself and exploded in tears during the argument.
05
폭발하다, 급증하다
to grow or increase quickly and dramatically in size, number, or extent
Intransitive
Example
The population of the city exploded after the new factory opened.
Sales of the product exploded following the celebrity endorsement.
06
반박하다, 무너뜨리다
to prove that a belief or theory is wrong or without basis
Transitive: to explode a belief or theory
Example
The scientist ’s research exploded the myth that the Earth was flat.
His investigation exploded the theory that the company was involved in corruption.
07
폭발하다, 터뜨리다
(phonetics) to release a burst of air at the end of a blocked sound, specifically with plosive consonants
Intransitive
Example
The letter " p " in " pat " explodes with a burst of air when spoken.
In the word " cat, " the " k " explodes with a sudden release of air.
08
폭파하다, 파괴하다
to destroy something by causing it to explode
Transitive: to explode sth
Example
The demolition crew placed charges strategically to explode the old building, clearing the area for new construction.
He exploded the safe with dynamite to get the hidden treasure inside.
