炸
burst; explode; get angry; flee
Meanings
4 senses · 9 examplesverb
burst; split open suddenly
neutralDescribes solid objects breaking apart suddenly due to internal pressure or impact.
This old bottle burst when we poured boiling water into it.
The water pipe froze and burst in winter.
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A balloon will burst if you inflate it too much.
verb
blow up; bomb; demolish with explosives
formalUsed for military operations or controlled demolition work.
The engineers blew up the enemy's pillbox.
They plan to demolish the old building with explosives to build a shopping mall.
verb
lose one's temper; flare up
informalColloquial term for suddenly becoming extremely angry.
He flew into a rage when he heard people speaking ill of him.
The boss blew up again when he saw the employees were late.
verb
panic flee; stampede
informalUsed to describe large groups of people or animals running away in panic.
The crowd in the market stampeded when they heard gunshots.
The sudden explosion caused a panic in the market.