burst out
Phrasal Verb
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★★★★☆ Common
Neutral
Meaning: To suddenly express emotion
突然爆发(情感)
Expresar una emoción de repente
突然(感情を)表す、吹き出す
갑자기 (감정을) 터뜨리다
To laugh or cry suddenly.
突然大笑或大哭。
Reír o llorar de forma repentina.
急に笑ったり泣いたりすること。
갑자기 웃거나 우는 것.
Base verb: burst
Particle: out
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together
Examples
- She burst out laughing. 她突然大笑起来Se echó a reír彼女は吹き出して笑った그녀는 갑자기 웃음을 터뜨렸다.
- He burst out crying. 他突然大哭起来Se echó a llorar彼は突然泣き出した그는 갑자기 울음을 터뜨렸다.
- They all burst out giggling. 他们都笑了起来Todos se echaron a reír皆がくすくす笑い出した그들 모두 킥킥 웃음을 터뜨렸다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: laughter, crying
Tone: sudden
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- Burst out laughing突然大笑Echarse a reír吹き出して笑う웃음을 터뜨리다
Origin & History
From bursting with emotion.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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