erupt

动词

UK/ɪˈrʌpt/
US/ɪˈrʌpt/

定义 erupt 动词

volcano

  1. C2Intransitive

    To explode and release hot lava, gases, and rocks; used to describe a volcano.

    • Following the last eruption, numerous homes were built in precarious locations on the volcano's slopes.

    • When the volcano erupted, ash and lava were violently ejected high into the air.

    • Geologists are closely monitoring the volcanic activity to predict the next eruption.

occurrence

  1. Intransitive

    To begin suddenly and often violently.

    • Violence suddenly erupted in the inner-city neighborhoods at the close of a scorching summer.

    • The protests erupted after police began arresting demonstrators.

    • Anger erupted in the room when he learned that his team had lost the game.

expression

  1. Intransitive

    To express feelings suddenly and noisily.

    • The audience erupted in applause and cheers.

    • The audience erupted in laughter upon hearing the news.

    • Cheers erupted in the room after the winner was announced.

appearance

  1. Intransitive

    To suddenly appear on the skin, typically referring to spots or a rash.

    • A painful rash erupted on his neck two days after he came into contact with the substance.

    • Red spots suddenly erupted on her face due to an allergic reaction.

    • My skin tends to erupt with pimples during times of high stress.