explosive
의미: Relating to or resembling an explosion; capable of rapid, dramatic, or violent expansion; also figuratively describing a situation liable to erupt into conflict or controversy.
Explosive has both literal and figurative senses. Literally, it describes substances or devices that detonate. Figuratively, it describes rapid growth ('explosive growth'), volatile situations ('explosive temper'), or revelations likely to cause uproar ('explosive allegations'). The figurative uses are extremely common in journalism, politics, and business. It collocates with 'explosive growth', 'explosive revelations', 'explosive temper', and 'politically explosive'.
예문
- The explosive growth of the technology sector transformed the regional economy within the space of a decade. 科技行业的爆发式增长在十年内改变了该地区的经济面貌。El crecimiento explosivo del sector tecnológico transformó la economía regional en el plazo de una década.テクノロジー分野の爆発的成長は、10年の間にこの地域の経済を一変させた。기술 분야의 폭발적 성장은 10년 만에 지역 경제를 완전히 변모시켰다.
- The leaked documents contained explosive allegations of corruption at the highest levels of government. 泄露的文件中包含了对政府最高层腐败的爆炸性指控。Los documentos filtrados contenían acusaciones explosivas de corrupción en las más altas esferas del gobierno.流出した文書には、政府の最高レベルにおける汚職に関する爆発的な告発が含まれていた。유출된 문서에는 정부 최고위층의 부패에 관한 폭발적인 혐의가 담겨 있었다.
- Her explosive temper made her a formidable opponent in parliamentary debates but a difficult colleague in committee. 她暴躁的脾气使她在议会辩论中成为令人生畏的对手,但在委员会中却是难以共事的同事。Su temperamento explosivo la convertía en una adversaria formidable en los debates parlamentarios, pero en una colega difícil en comisión.彼女の激しい気性は議会討論では手強い論敵となったが、委員会では扱いにくい同僚であった。그녀의 폭발적인 기질은 의회 토론에서는 만만찮은 상대가 되었지만, 위원회에서는 함께 일하기 어려운 동료였다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: media, political, business, scientific
어조: dramatic
기원과 역사
From Latin explosivus, from explodere meaning 'to drive off by clapping' (originally a theatrical term), from ex- (out) and plaudere (to clap). The modern sense relating to detonation developed in the 18th century.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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