blast
verb uk/blɑːst/ us/blæst/
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[ I or T ]炸毁；爆破
to explode or destroy something or someone with explosives, or to break through or hit something with a similar, very strong force
A tunnel was to be blasted through the mountains. 要在群山中开凿一条隧道。
They heard the guns blasting away all night. 他们听到枪炮声响了一整夜。
figurative Their latest album blasted (its way) up the charts (= moved very quickly because of its popularity). 他们最新的唱片在排行榜上名次直线上升。
See also: sandblast
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- The blast had torn the building apart.
- These bomb blasts suggest that the terrorists are (going) on the attack again.
- Yesterday's blast killed at least two people and injured 11 others.
- A powerful bomb blast has rocked the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, killing at least 28 people and wounding more than 200 others.
- The blast killed an off-duty policeman and critically injured a nurse.
(NOISE)
[ I or T ]产生巨大噪声;发出刺耳声
to make a very loud and unpleasant noise
guns/music blasting (away/out) 炮声隆隆／音乐震天响
(CRITICIZE)
[ T ] informal抨击，严厉批评
to criticize someone or something severely
The administration was blasted for failing to create jobs. 政府因未能创造工作机会而遭到抨击。
Phrasal verb
blast off （火箭）发射
If a rocket blasts off, it leaves the ground to go into space.
blast
noun [ C ] uk/blɑːst/ us/blæst/
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爆炸；爆破
an explosion
Three people were injured in the blast. 爆炸中有3人受伤。
- More examples
- The blast had torn the building apart.
- These bomb blasts suggest that the terrorists are (going) on the attack again.
- Yesterday's blast killed at least two people and injured 11 others.
- A powerful bomb blast has rocked the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, killing at least 28 people and wounding more than 200 others.
- The blast killed an off-duty policeman and critically injured a nurse.
(AIR)
疾风，狂风;一阵强劲的气流
a sudden strong blow of air
A blast of cold air hit him as he opened the window. 他打开窗，一阵冷风向他袭来。
(NOISE)
（突然发出的）响声
a sudden loud noise
a blast of music 突然响起的音乐
The coach blew three blasts on a whistle. 教练吹了3声哨子。
(EVENT)
[ usually singular ] US informal喧嚣的聚会；狂欢
an exciting or enjoyable experience or event, often a party
You should have come with us last night - we had a real blast! 昨天晚上你真该跟我们一起来，我们痛快地狂欢了一场！
(EMAIL)
US（公司、组织等发出的）群发电子邮件
an email sent by a company or organization to a large number of people
He announced in an email blast to supporters that he is suspending his campaign. 在给自己的支持者群发的一封电子邮件中，他宣布推迟运动时间。
Idiom
a blast from the pastidiom humorous （几乎遗忘但现在又看到、听到、遇到等的）令人触动很大的往事，旧物，故人
something or someone that surprises you because you had almost forgotten about it
blast
exclamation old-fashioned informal uk/blɑːst/ us/blæst/ (also blast it)
该死，讨厌
an expression of anger
Oh blast! I've left my keys at home! 哎，该死！我把钥匙落在家里了！