explosive (B2)
カタカナ: エクスプローシブ
IPA: /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/
Definition
Likely to cause an explosion or used for causing explosions. It also describes situations or personalities that can suddenly become violent or intense.
意味: 爆発を引き起こす可能性が高い、または爆発を起こすために使われること。また、突然暴力的になったり激しくなったりする状況や性格を表すこともあります。
Examples / 例文
The police found a large quantity of explosive material in the suspect's garage. — 警察は容疑者のガレージから大量の爆発物を発見した。
Be careful when handling that substance; it's highly explosive. — その物質を扱うときは注意してください。非常に爆発性が高いです。
Explosive の日本語訳
Japanese translations of Explosive:
How to Use Explosive
- explosive device (collocation)
- A bomb or other object designed to explode. — "The bomb squad was called to investigate a suspicious explosive device."
- explosive growth (collocation)
- A very rapid increase in size or number. — "The company experienced explosive growth in its first year of operation."
- explosive personality (collocation)
- A temperament characterized by sudden outbursts of anger or emotion. — "His explosive personality made him a challenging colleague."
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