explosive
adjective uk/ɪkˈspləʊ.sɪv/ us/ɪkˈsploʊ.sɪv/
(BURST)
C2 易爆炸的；会爆炸的；可能引起爆炸的
exploding or able to explode easily
Certain gases are highly explosive. 一些气体极易爆炸。
An explosive device (= a bomb) was found at one of the capital's busiest stations this morning. 今天上午在首都一个最繁忙的火车站发现一枚炸弹。
如爆炸般的;震耳欲聋的
very loud and sudden, like an explosion
There was an explosive clap of thunder overhead. 突然一个霹雳在头顶炸开。
(EMOTION)
C2 （局势）一触即发的，爆炸性的；（情感）突然迸发的
An explosive situation or emotion is one in which strong feelings are loudly or violently expressed.
The situation in some of America's cities has become explosive. 在美国一些主要城市，形势已经到了一触即发的地步。
Capital punishment is an explosive issue. 死刑是个极具争议的话题。
She has an explosive temper. 她脾气火爆。
(INCREASE)
激增的；迅速扩大的
An explosive increase is very large and quick.
The last few years have seen an explosive increase in the number of homeless people on our streets. 在过去几年中，无家可归流落街头的人数量激增。
explosive
noun [ C or U ] uk/ɪkˈspləʊ.sɪv/ us/ɪkˈsploʊ.sɪv/
C2 炸药，爆炸物；引爆装置
a substance or piece of equipment that can cause explosions