| 单词 | blast |
| 释义 | blast (blɑːst , blæst ) Word forms: blasts , blasting , blasted 1. countable noun A blast is a big explosion, especially one caused by a bomb. 250 people were killed in the blast. Synonyms: explosion, crash, burst, discharge 2. verb If something is blasted into a particular place or state, an explosion causes it to be in that place or state. If a hole is blasted in something, it is created by an explosion. There is a risk that toxic chemicals might be blasted into the atmosphere. [be VERB-ed preposition/adverb] ...a terrible accident in which his left arm was blasted off by some kind of a bomb. [be VERB-ed preposition/adverb] Earlier two holes were blasted into the ship's hull to let water out and stabilise the ferry. [be VERB-ed preposition/adverb] The explosion which followed blasted out the external supporting wall of her flat. [VERB noun with adverb] Synonyms: blow up, bomb, destroy, burst 3. verb If workers are blasting rock, they are using explosives to make holes in it or destroy it, for example so that a road or tunnel can be built. Their work was taken up with boring and blasting rock with gelignite. [VERB noun] They're using dynamite to blast away rocks to put a road in. [VERB noun with adverb] blasting uncountable noun Three miles away there was a salvo of blasting in the quarry. 4. verb To blast someone means to shoot them with a gun. [journalism] ...a son who blasted his father to death after a life-time of bullying. [VERB noun + to] He was blasted with a sawn-off shotgun in Oldham on Thursday. [be VERB-ed + with] Synonyms: hit, kill, shoot, plug [slang] Blast is also a noun. ...the man who killed Nigel Davies with a shotgun blast. 5. verb If someone blasts their way somewhere, they get there by shooting at people or causing an explosion. The police were reported to have blasted their way into the house using explosives. [VERB noun] One armoured column attempted to blast a path through a barricade of buses and trucks. [VERB noun preposition/adverb] 6. verb If something blasts water or air somewhere, it sends out a sudden, powerful stream of it. Blasting cold air over it makes the water evaporate. [VERB noun preposition/adverb] A blizzard was blasting great drifts of snow across the lake. [VERB noun preposition/adverb] Blast is also a noun. Blasts of cold air swept down from the mountains. [+ of] 7. verb If you blast something such as a car horn, or if it blasts, it makes a sudden, loud sound. If something blasts music, or music blasts, the music is very loud. ...drivers who do not blast their horns. [VERB noun] The sound of western music blasted as she entered. [VERB] Blast is also a noun. The buzzer suddenly responded in a long blast of sound. [+ of] 8. verb You can say that a sports player blasts the ball somewhere if he or she gives it a powerful kick or hit. [journalism] Ramsay blasted the ball into the back of the net. [VERB noun adverb/preposition] He may try to blast his way out of trouble, playing attacking shots. [V way prep] Synonyms: boot, fire, project, launch 9. verb To blast someone or something means to criticize them strongly. [journalism] Blast is also a noun. 10. exclamation Some people say 'blast' to show that they are annoyed at something or someone. [informal, spoken, feelings] Blast! I can't do anything with this. 11. singular noun If you say that something was a blast, you mean that you enjoyed it very much. [informal] Making the album was a real blast. [VERB noun] 12. full blast phrase If something such as a radio or a heater is on full blast, or on at full blast, it is producing as much sound or power as it is able to. In many of those homes the television is on full blast 24 hours a day. You are unlikely to run the heater at full blast for long periods. 13. blast from the past phrase You can use a blast from the past as a light-hearted way of referring to something such as an old song or fashion that you hear or notice again, and which reminds you of an earlier time. [informal] Phrasal verbs: blast away 1. phrasal verb If a gun, or a person firing a gun, blasts away, the gun is fired continuously for a period of time. Suddenly all the men pull out pistols and begin blasting away. [VERB PARTICLE] 2. phrasal verb If something such as a radio or a pop group is blasting away, it is producing a loud noise. Alarms blast away until you get up. [VERB PARTICLE] blast off 1. phrasal verb When a space rocket blasts off, it leaves the ground at the start of its journey. 2. See also blast-off blast out phrasal verb If music or noise is blasting out, loud music or noise is being produced. ...loudspeakers blasting out essential tourist facts in every language known to man. [VERB PARTICLE noun] Pop music can be heard 10 miles away blasting out from the huge tented shanty-town. [VERB PARTICLE] Collocations: blast a hole Just 6g - around 50 times less than was used - would be enough to blast a hole in metal plate twice the thickness of an aircraft's skin. The Sun Yet its energy, wit and pugnacity blast a hole through most objections. Times, Sunday Times The gang gained entry to the vault by using dynamite to blast a hole in its reinforced concrete roof. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Due to the seriousness of the cave-in, the rescue party realizes that they may need explosives to blast a hole for a rescue. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The attacks continue, blasting a hole in the fuselage, tearing off a large chunk of the tail and setting the number four engine on fire. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The blast blew up all this dirt. BLACK KNIGHTS: On the Bloody Road to Baghdad (2003) The blast blew out the windows and some bricks of the cathedral. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The resulting blast blew in the gable-end wall of the house across the road and destroyed what had been my bedroom. Times, Sunday Times (2011) To include, but not limited to, blast injury, amputation, severe bleeding, penetrating chest injuries, simple airway management, and evacuation techniques. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was found that a layer with high acoustic impedance with a backing of a softer, low acoustic impedance layer (such as low density foam) would protect from blast injury. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The paramedic received blast injuries and the engineer escaped with minor burns. The Sun It was designed to cause maximum blast injuries on detonation. Times, Sunday Times Doctors said most had either had limbs amputated or had severe blast injuries. Times, Sunday Times It's gentle and subtle with layers of flavour rather than a blast of heat that deadens your taste buds. Times, Sunday Times They deserve a blast of heat for half-term. Times, Sunday Times After a blast of heat the heavens opened yesterday, though, at least for some of us, with storms, hail and lightning. Times, Sunday Times Otherwise, the oven temperature may drop and would not be hot enough to give the twisties that big blast of heat they need. Times, Sunday Times The brief blast of heat should come as a welcome respite from the dreary weather most of the country has endured this month. Times,Sunday Times It was ascertained that a buildup of gases in the long cannon blast tubes, which ran under the cockpit, were igniting through use of high-explosive shells. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A cannon blast sheared the silence. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There are scenes with falling snow, fog and cannon blasts. Houston Chronicle He grew up in a setting where explosions were common, whether they were the result of cannon blasts or celebratory fireworks. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She was greeted by several cannon blasts. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She paused in the boarding tunnel before stepping onto the plane, relishing a cold blast of outside air spiced with fuel fumes. Times, Sunday Times He told investors at the meeting that there had been a 'cold blast' in the advertising market. Times, Sunday Times Since the recent cold blast, half of drivers report having had an accident or near miss while swerving to avoid a pothole. The Sun This cold blast of mortality has made her realise nothing matters but family. Times, Sunday Times The cold blast could last a fortnight, warn forecasters. The Sun You then rest for 30 seconds before ramping up your heart rate again with another 30-second energy blast. The Sun Capable of emitting a highly destructive energy blast from face. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 After he realizes the deception, she hits him with an energy blast. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Penance manages to repel her with a powerful energy blast. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Nene can fight without his shadow and suspend himself into the air, avoid energy blasts, and absorb others' shadow powers to increase his strength tenfold. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The huge blast shattered windows in surrounding homes and was heard up to six miles away. The Sun It was well after midnight when residents had their sleep disturbed by a huge blast. Times, Sunday Times More than 20 people were injured in the huge blast that flattened an accommodation block. The Sun It was a huge blast but only local air traffic was affected. Times, Sunday Times Minutes later another huge blast rocked the capital. The Sun The icy blast of polar weather that swept in from Canada saw planes grounded, ferries hit and cars slithering off roads. The Sun (2017) After one last icy blast, I slid to a halt in front of the dealer and walked stiffly inside to hand back the keys. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Gravity eases me off the platform and an icy blast rushes against my cheeks. Times, Sunday Times (2017) An icy blast of rain on an otherwise bright January afternoon summed up the mood. The Sun (2017) And they did so with an icy blast from their boss ringing in their ears. The Sun (2010) It carries dust, debris and 98 per cent of radioactive material that didn't react to cause the initial blast. The Sun An initial blast may have caused a chain reaction triggering the firedamp and coal dust explosion that devastated the rest of the pit. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 After the initial blast, further explosions occurred as fuel tanks in nearby vehicles ignited. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The memorandum went on to predict the effects of such an explosion -- from the initial blast to the resulting fallout. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Initial blast yield was lower and then gradually increased in order to achieve optimum results while maintaining safety. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Passengers frantically grabbed oxygen masks when the jet lost pressure after the rupture appeared with a loud blast. The Sun The loud blast causes temporary loss of hearing, and also disturbs the fluid in the ear, causing loss of balance. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Investigators yesterday ruled out any criminal intent as neighbours reported two loud blasts. The Sun I start tentatively, relying on passing drills, generic rugby waffle and loud blasts of the whistle. Times, Sunday Times Witnesses said they heard a series of loud blasts followed by the sound of ammunition exploding. Times, Sunday Times Houses were set alight and windows left shattered by the massive blast. The Sun Then the sound of a 'massive blast'. Times, Sunday Times Then suddenly a second, massive blast went off. Times, Sunday Times And there's no better way to start the day with a friendly voice and a massive blast of music. The Sun It had massive blast doors at the surface, as well as extensive air filters to prevent radiation infiltration. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There was always music blasting out around the dorm. Times, Sunday Times (2014) When I got home, Hindi music was blasting from the television set and both my parents were doing their normal activities. GYPSY MASALA (2004) Silence reigned for a brief moment until the awards ' theme music blasted out over the sound system and the show began. JUST BETWEEN US (2002) The explosion, like a nuclear blast, was heard as far away as 600 miles. Christianity Today None of them will survive the nuclear blast, you are sure. Times, Sunday Times In one scene he escapes from a nuclear blast by hiding inside a lead-lined refrigerator. Times, Sunday Times The facility was partially built into the ground and was designed to withstand a moderate nuclear blast from a distance of 10 miles. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There are at least two public examples of vaults withstanding a nuclear blast. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The bodies of the players were thrown hundreds of feet by the powerful blast, that also destroyed 20 houses. Times, Sunday Times Another powerful blast followed 15 to 30 seconds later. Times, Sunday Times However, the major practical problem of the entire proposal was collecting the radioactive debris dispersed by the powerful blast. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There was another powerful blast at 6:45 am. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Two powerful blasts sprayed shrapnel as pupils were arriving at the school — next to the prosecutor's office. The Sun With a crumble of feta and a quick blast under the grill, this makes a satisfying vegetarian supper with green beans or a simple couscous salad. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Scrub paths and paving: a quick blast with a power hose will lift stubborn stains. Times, Sunday Times (2007) To address this, give it a quick blast with a pressure washer under the car. Times, Sunday Times (2009) She had just ducked down into the truck to remove her sandals, so survived the blast. Times, Sunday Times Two miners survived the blast at 3.30pm local time and three more were believed to be struggling to the surface. The Sun He miraculously survived the blast, protected by both his body armour and the backpack. Times, Sunday Times Surviving the blast was just the first step in his recovery. The Sun A third soldier survived the blast. The Sun Officials said 21 people were injured in the stampede as flames threatened to trigger a blast. The Sun The risk of triggering a blast while on a patrol, however, remains the main fear of soldiers. Times, Sunday Times The attacker, who has not been identified, was discovered by the crowd and triggered the blast before the presidential party arrived. Times, Sunday Times The thieves pumped combustible gas into the dispenser and then triggered a blast. The Sun It was not known what triggered the blast, official said. canada.com This bike will do 150mph (some say), but wind blast makes anything over the speed limit hard work, another reason to keep things legal. Times, Sunday Times Suddenly, screaming galeforce winds blast us with snow and ice. The Sun The heatwave was driven by mild winds from the south and a fohn wind blasting down from the surrounding mountains into the valley below. Times,Sunday Times And then, out of nowhere, a high wind blasts in, and everything changes. Times, Sunday Times Now, 26,000 people endure the hot summer winds blasting red sand into its tents and coating clothes, faces and young lungs. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 爆炸, 炸开 Japanese: 爆発, 爆破する |
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