combustible
의미: Capable of catching fire and burning easily; figuratively, volatile or liable to erupt into conflict or controversy.
Combustible is primarily a scientific and safety term describing materials that ignite readily, but it extends figuratively to describe volatile situations, temperaments, or combinations of factors likely to produce conflict. It collocates with 'combustible material', 'combustible mixture', 'combustible atmosphere', and 'politically combustible'. The figurative usage is common in journalism and political commentary.
예문
- The warehouse contained large quantities of combustible materials, and the fire spread rapidly through the timber-framed structure. 仓库内存放着大量可燃材料,火势迅速蔓延至整个木结构建筑。El almacén contenía grandes cantidades de materiales combustibles y el fuego se propagó rápidamente por la estructura de madera.倉庫には大量の可燃性物質が保管されており、火災は木造構造物全体に急速に広がった。창고에는 대량의 가연성 물질이 보관되어 있었으며, 화재는 목조 건물 전체로 급속히 확산되었다.
- The combination of rising unemployment, falling wages, and political scandal created a combustible atmosphere in the industrial heartlands. 失业率上升、工资下降和政治丑闻的叠加在工业腹地造成了一触即发的局面。La combinación de desempleo creciente, salarios a la baja y escándalo político creó una atmósfera combustible en los núcleos industriales.失業率の上昇、賃金の低下、政治スキャンダルの重なりが、工業地帯に一触即発の雰囲気を生み出した。실업률 상승, 임금 하락, 정치 스캔들의 결합은 공업 중심지에 일촉즉발의 분위기를 조성했다.
- Officials warned that the volatile mixture of rival supporters, alcohol, and inadequate policing could prove combustible. 官员警告说,对立球迷、酒精和警力不足的混合可能证明是极具火药味的。Las autoridades advirtieron de que la mezcla volátil de aficionados rivales, alcohol y vigilancia policial insuficiente podía resultar combustible.当局は、対立するサポーター、アルコール、不十分な警備という不安定な組み合わせが爆発的状況になりかねないと警告した。당국은 대립하는 지지자들, 음주, 부족한 경비라는 불안정한 조합이 폭발적인 상황이 될 수 있다고 경고했다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: scientific, media, political, safety
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Late Latin combustibilis, from Latin combustus, past participle of comburere meaning 'to burn up,' from com- (intensive) and burere, an altered form of urere meaning 'to burn.' Entered English in the early 16th century.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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