爆
burst; sudden; quick fry/boil
Meanings
3 senses · 14 examplesverb
to burst; to erupt; to splatter
neutralUsed for things that split open suddenly with force, or substances shooting out forcefully.
A balloon will burst if it accidentally touches a sharp object.
In summer when it's too hot, canned drinks may burst open.
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When pea pods ripen, they will burst to scatter their seeds.
Bullets hitting the steel plate sparked bursts of fire.
A pressure cooker may explode if it malfunctions.
verb
to emerge suddenly; to break out unexpectedly
neutralUsed for events, news, or results that happen suddenly and catch people off guard.
In this football match, the underdog team won the championship in an upset.
Major gossip news broke in the entertainment industry recently.
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A large-scale cheating scandal was exposed in this exam.
Flu broke out earlier this spring, with far more infections than previous years.
On the talent show, an amateur contestant became a viral sensation overnight.
verb
to quick fry; to blanch in boiling water
neutralA fast cooking technique that keeps ingredients tender and crisp.
The quick-fried pork kidneys in this restaurant are tender and flavorful.
Quick-fried tripe is a popular snack in Cantonese cuisine.
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This dish requires high-temperature quick frying of squid rolls to keep them crispy and tender.
My mom taught me to blanch broccoli quickly to retain more nutrients.