| 单词 | burst |
| 释义 | burst (bɜːʳst ) Word forms: bursts , bursting language note: The form burst is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle. 1. verb B1+ If something bursts or if you burst it, it suddenly breaks open or splits open and the air or other substance inside it comes out. The driver lost control when a tyre burst. [VERB] It is not a good idea to burst a blister. [VERB noun] ...a flood caused by a burst pipe. [VERB-ed] Synonyms: explode, blow up, break, split 2. verb If a dam bursts, or if something bursts it, it breaks apart because the force of the river is too great. A dam burst and flooded their villages. [VERB] Synonyms: rush, run, break, pour 3. verb If a river bursts its banks, the water rises and goes on to the land. Monsoons caused the river to burst its banks. [VERB noun] 4. verb When a door or lid bursts open, it opens very suddenly and violently because someone pushes it or there is great pressure behind it. The door burst open and an angry young nurse appeared. [V open] 5. verb B2 To burst into or out of a place means to enter or leave it suddenly with a lot of energy or force. Gunmen burst into his home and opened fire. [VERB preposition/adverb] Rachel burst out as the door was flung open again. [VERB preposition/adverb] Synonyms: barge, charge, rush, tear 6. verb If you say that something bursts onto the scene, you mean that it suddenly starts or becomes active, usually after developing quietly for some time. [journalism] He burst onto the fashion scene in the early 1980s. [V + onto/upon] 7. verb If you say that someone is about to burst with pride, anger, or another emotion, you are emphasizing the intensity of the emotion they are feeling. [written, emphasis] He almost burst with pride when his son John began to excel at football. [VERB with noun] He thought his heart would burst with grief. [VERB with noun] 8. verb When a firework or bomb bursts in the air, it explodes. Hundreds of fireworks burst simultaneously in midair. [VERB] Every now and then you hear some bombs bursting. [VERB] Synonyms: explode, go off, blow up, detonate 9. countable noun A burst of something is a sudden short period of it. ...a burst of machine-gun fire. [+ of] It is easier to cope with short bursts of activity than with prolonged exercise. The current flows in little bursts. Synonyms: explosion, crack, blast, blasting Phrasal verbs: burst into 1. phrasal verb B2 If you burst into tears, laughter, or song, you suddenly begin to cry, laugh, or sing. She burst into tears and ran from the kitchen. [VERB PARTICLE noun] ...books that cause adults to burst into helpless laughter. [VERB PARTICLE noun] 2. phrasal verb When plants burst into leaf or flower, their leaves or flowers suddenly open. [written] ...rows of wallflowers promising to burst into bloom. [VERB PARTICLE noun] 3. phrasal verb If you say that something bursts into a particular situation or state, you mean that it suddenly changes into that situation or state. This weekend's fighting is threatening to burst into full-scale war. [VERB PARTICLE noun] The engine burst into life. [VERB PARTICLE noun] 4. to burst into flames burst out 1. phrasal verb B2 If someone bursts out laughing, crying, or making another noise, they suddenly start making that noise. You can also say that a noise bursts out. The class burst out laughing. [VERB PARTICLE verb-ing] Then the applause burst out. [VERB PARTICLE] Everyone burst out into conversation. [V P + into/in] 2. phrasal verb If someone bursts out something, they say it suddenly and loudly. [written] 'I want to be just like you', she bursts out. [VERB PARTICLE with quote] 3. phrasal verb If a situation or problem bursts out, it suddenly appears. Malaria is bursting out again all over the world. [VERB PARTICLE preposition/adverb] Then war burst out. [VERB PARTICLE] Idioms: the bubble has burst said to mean that a situation or idea which was very successful has suddenly stopped being successful The bubble has burst. Crowds at the team's World League games are down from last year's 40,000 average to 22,000. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers burst at the seams to be completely full of people or things If your shed is bursting at the seams or you can't get your car into the garage because of the clutter, it's time to get organised. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: burst a pipe It will pay out up to 1,000 if you have a home emergency such as a burst pipe. Times, Sunday Times Before you are overcome by glee, no, it wasn't a burst pipe caused by keeping the heat off. Times, Sunday Times A burst pipe going out means contaminated ground and an environmental disaster. Times, Sunday Times And the bodies of the protestors are slumped next to each other as water from a burst pipe seeps towards a live power cable. The Sun I am concerned that either there will be a burst pipe and weeks of uninsured water damage, or that squatters will move in. Times, Sunday Times Later he called for the rain to fall, and the sun burst forth. Christianity Today With each stroke of the extractor, a long tendril of whitish-gray sebum would burst forth. Times, Sunday Times Eleven days later, a geyser of crude burst forth. Times, Sunday Times Anger, vitriol and some regrets burst forth into the chamber. Times, Sunday Times Yes, the camellias have burst forth in all their floppy glamour. Times, Sunday Times I just looked at this scrawny little bundle and burst into tears. The Sun He burst into tears and said everyone was leaving him. The Sun She looked like she was going to burst into tears. The Sun I screamed, dropped the cup of scalding tea and burst into tears. Times, Sunday Times Some burst into tears as the news was broken. Times, Sunday Times It was the only burst of colour on an afternoon of depressingly monochrome rugby. Times, Sunday Times As well as providing a vital burst of colour, the shrink-wrap style gives a streamlined look that shows off every curve. The Sun I would not be without a forsythia, for the burst of colour, or a magnolia with its large, tulip-like flowers. The Sun It will give you a great burst of colour, and, once dry, it won't come off on your clothes. Times, Sunday Times Large containers of ivy-leaved geraniums can be stood on upturned pots or buckets hidden in the planting to produce a higher burst of colour. Times, Sunday Times This prolific burst of creativity may well have been down to a realisation that he had only a limited amount of time left to him. Times, Sunday Times We can read her frantic final burst of creativity as symbolic family-building. Times, Sunday Times Meanwhile, we have this visit, in part, to thank for a new burst of creativity. Times, Sunday Times A new burst of creativity was another. Times, Sunday Times This inspired him into a burst of creativity, including several novels and screenplays. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These release a burst of energy that degrades organic matter, such as spilt tomato sauce. Times, Sunday Times Every misplaced pass was followed by a burst of energy or another attempt to pull off a diagonal ball. Times,Sunday Times He began with a burst of energy that implied keenness to get the thing done. The Sun It gives you that burst of energy that keeps you going until the next day. The Sun That zip, that burst of energy has gone. The Sun The shares opened yesterday with a burst of enthusiasm, rising as high as $18.10 early in the day to settle back to $18.04 by midday. Times, Sunday Times They did not know how to turn a burst of enthusiasm into the day-to-day effort required for success. Times, Sunday Times But fresh faces have arrived, adding a natural burst of enthusiasm and vigour to the place. The Sun Fantasy, burst of enthusiasm, obstacle, reality, failure. Times, Sunday Times I am not normally prone to bursts of enthusiasm. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We hugged each other in relief, then dived as there was a sudden massive burst of fire from our right. Times, Sunday Times Every time you stuck your head into the street there was a burst of fire and a great lump of plaster flew off the wall. Times, Sunday Times Leaked video showed the capsule sitting on its mount then suddenly disappearing in a burst of fire and smoke. Times, Sunday Times The initial onslaught lasted about a half-hour, followed by a second burst of fire. Globe and Mail Starting with wind/leaves, to rain and ending with a burst of fire (passion) as the video comes to its conclusion. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Soldiers in the compound reported hearing a sudden burst of gunfire and then silence. Times, Sunday Times I was jotting that in my notebook when the first burst of gunfire rang out. Times, Sunday Times Another burst of gunfire broke out three hours later as forces swept the area to make sure it was clear. Times, Sunday Times Another squeezed through the rear door of the coach, only to tumble out backwards after a burst of gunfire from within. Times, Sunday Times Then there was a powerful burst of gunfire. Times, Sunday Times After the initial burst of heat, you're just left with a vicious saltiness. Times, Sunday Times Simulations show that a large impact into ice would generate a great burst of heat that would be sufficient to melt some of the ice. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It works by applying tiny yet intense bursts of heat to the deep layer of skin where the regenerating cells live. Times, Sunday Times We've been rather artistic with the burst of light in this picture, but it gives you an idea of the bag's practical glow. Times, Sunday Times As the nights and the national mood grow darker, the burst of light that usually perks us up before winter will not come. Times,Sunday Times The prongs deliver a short burst of light in two different wavelengths. The Sun After a series of tests to determine their levels of stress, vigilance and sleepiness, the lights were switched off at midnight before a burst of light therapy shortly before 2am. Times, Sunday Times These beings are dispelled by daylight, though a strong enough burst of light could sear one to dust. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Suddenly there was a loud burst of noise and a giant 'ooh' from the crowds on the sidewalk. Times, Sunday Times When it finally unfurls, the crowd reacts with a great burst of noise. Times, Sunday Times Just for a moment, there was a burst of noise. Times, Sunday Times Then came a burst of noise and confusion. Times, Sunday Times There's a burst of noise, like radio static mixed with the outcry of an angry mob. Times, Sunday Times If the classical picture was all there was to it, atoms should immediately collapse in a burst of radiation. Christianity Today It was a two-second burst of radiation from a star some 95 light years distant. The Sun The burst of radiation was produced when a piston of fissile material was quickly inserted and extracted from a cavity within the larger fissile mass. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The lighthouses of the universe, these neutron stars emit characteristic bursts of radiation. Times, Sunday Times He could project destructive bursts of radiation from his body. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Water reached 1m (3ft) after a heavy burst of rain. Times, Sunday Times Another horrible burst of rain today may clear before play resumes, but heavy clouds will linger on and showers are likely to return tomorrow. Times, Sunday Times Finally, the lunacy that saw the players marching off for a cuppa several minutes before one last terminal burst of rain, to widespread booing. The Sun The third day of the match saw yet another burst of rain, which saturated the pitch. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The sky was overcast, shedding sudden bursts of rain along the bleak landscape. Times, Sunday Times But, after a burst of sound and fury in her sentencing remarks, she gave him a period of community service and a stiff fine. Times, Sunday Times She produced some exciting bursts of sound but also too many phrases that hovered just below pitch. Times, Sunday Times They seem to time their bursts of sound with pulses of warmth, and when they sing their astonishing song the heat itself seems to be expressed in sonic form. Times, Sunday Times A sidestep and a burst of speed were enough. Times, Sunday Times His burst of speed was impressive, too, so even if it wasn't the strongest renewal, he took it in good style. The Sun He was pleased because that burst of speed reassured him. Times, Sunday Times He can often be seen sitting at the back of the field, stone last, before coming with his late burst of speed. The Sun He has one burst of speed. The Sun The reaction to the video was like a dam bursting. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The dam burst just before the hour. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The try was the moment when the Australian dam burst. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Before long the five-man dam burst. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Twites fly about in tight-packed, fast-moving flocks, with an explosive burst of twittering as they all go up. Times, Sunday Times It was as if all the troubles, setbacks, anger and frustration had been channelled into one explosive burst. Times, Sunday Times Slowly lower yourself into a press-up, then with an explosive burst, exhale and push yourself up, lifting your hands off the floor and clapping them together. The Sun For example, some players may need to improve their power and the explosive burst over the first few yards to get away from their opponent. The Sun Plus those explosive bursts of speed have another benefit. Times, Sunday Times One final burst of political fireworks - a stirring rally, a bring-out-the-vote campaign, a late night concession - and it will be over. Times, Sunday Times We can read her frantic final burst of creativity as symbolic family-building. Times, Sunday Times At 2pm, after a 32-minute average break, performance dips for over an hour before a final burst of work from 3.14pm. The Sun It's worth taking time, though, to enjoy what nature has to offer and savour this final burst of glory before grey, wet and dull days become the norm. Times, Sunday Times We hovered around that speed for about two minutes as the driver seemed to seek one final burst of acceleration. Times, Sunday Times But that initial burst of optimism didn't last long. Times, Sunday Times While the initial burst of pace might have gone, the poacher's instinct has not. The Sun He birdied five of the first seven holes, holing out from 25-feet, 40-feet and 20-feet as part of his devastating initial burst which gave him hope. Times, Sunday Times The citation for the award recorded that his actions, on hearing the initial burst of gunfire, helped to prevent further loss of life. Times, Sunday Times After an initial burst of popularity in the 1960s, residential use of such relay-based low voltage systems has become rare. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Try mixing intense bursts of cardio, such as running or star jumps, with resistance training. The Sun Eat and exercise correctly for the long term to achieve results rather than in short, intense bursts. Times, Sunday Times By varying the intensity of your runs you will improve your ability to handle the short, intense bursts of activity intrinsic to squash. Times, Sunday Times They appear perfect for the short, intense bursts of international football. Times, Sunday Times Instead of a random or constant output intensity, the modes of the laser will periodically all constructively interfere with one another, producing an intense burst or pulse of light. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Then there was a powerful burst of gunfire. Times, Sunday Times This property awards such codes powerful burst error correction capabilities. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The opponent becomes helpless as the powerful burst blasts them into oblivion. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She has the power to concentrate energy into a point in front of her, and release it in one powerful burst. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Their physique looked more suited to short powerful bursts rather than endurance running, and it's thought they were mainly ambush hunters, armed with thrusting spears. Times, Sunday Times Fit in a quick burst before work or during your lunch break. The Sun Great for a quick burst, but not much more. The Sun Reduce the heat to medium, then, stirring vigorously and continuously, add the flour in one quick burst. The Sun X rather than one quick burst. Times, Sunday Times And within three minutes, a quick burst of pace had won him a penalty he would hold his nerve to convert. The Sun It acts as insulation and allows for rapid bursts of signals around the brain and body. The Sun At first people in the crowd thought that the rapid bursts they could hear were fireworks going off. Times, Sunday Times The rapid bursts of gas from the fuel vibrate the air many hundreds of times per second causing the familiar whistling sound. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They nest on the ground and are capable of short, rapid bursts of flight. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In this view creation occurred in rapid bursts in which all kinds of plants and animals appear in stages lasting millions of years. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A short sharp burst of the real world might have brought them up short. The Sun Nasty so-and-sos, weever fish, they lurk just under the sand in the shallows, spines sticking straight up to deliver a sharp burst of toxic unpleasantness into some poor soul's foot. Times, Sunday Times Courses are taken in short, sharp bursts and work like a game: win points for completing exercises to unlock new lessons. Times, Sunday Times Leaving the heating on all the time uses more energy than turning it on and off, though short, sharp bursts are not efficient, either. Times, Sunday Times Or do you prefer the nuclear option, allowing your e-mail to grow before hitting it with short, sharp bursts? Times, Sunday Times This was a very shallow excavation allowing one man to lie horizontally while shielding his body from nearby shell bursts and small arms fire. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The transport and all of the other ships in the area immediately opened fire, engulfing the plane and vicinity with tracer fire and shell bursts. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Lawyers had to shout their questions at him, as his exposure to loud shell bursts during the war had left him with severe hearing impairment. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 After the firing started, careful observation was difficult because of drifting smoke from shell bursts. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The short burst we had been listening to was of course the utterance of that most elusive of summer's songsters, the grasshopper warbler. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The fact the exercise is a short burst really fit into my busy life. The Sun (2016) Some moisturiser and a short burst of hydrocortisone cream should sort it out. The Sun (2009) A short burst produced strikes and flashes in his port engine, but no fire. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The sudden burst of good weather in the past few days has encouraged those still here to skip off to the coast. Times, Sunday Times (2007) But it is essential that the decline in real wages not be cancelled out by a sudden burst of wage claims. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Also baked beans for that sudden burst of energy. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Her sudden burst of enthusiasm had apparently run its course. MIDNIGHT IS A LONELY PLACE Then Alec's heart stood still as this was followed by a sudden burst of singing in a lively, but slurred, baritone. THE THIRD CLASS GENIE (2001) Translations: Chinese: 爆裂 Japanese: 破裂する |
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