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(ɪrʌpt)

Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense erupts, present participle erupting, past tense, past participle erupted

1. verb

When a volcano erupts, it throws out a lot of hot, melted rock called lava, as well as ash and steam.

The volcano erupted, devastating a large area. [VERB]

Scientists say the volcano could erupt again soon. [VERB]

eruption (ɪrʌpʃən)Word forms: plural eruptions variable noun

...the volcanic eruption of Tambora in 1815. [+ of]

Synonyms: flare-up, outbreak, sally More Synonyms of erupt

Synonyms: inflammation, outbreak, rash, flare-up More Synonyms of erupt

Synonyms: explosion, discharge, outburst, venting More Synonyms of erupt

2. verb

If violence or fighting erupts, it suddenly begins or gets worse in an unexpected, violent way.

[journalism]

Heavy fighting erupted there today after a two-day cease-fire. [VERB]

Violence erupted as the boys were driven away in two police vans. [VERB]

Synonyms: start, break out, begin, explode More Synonyms of erupt

eruption countable noun

...this sudden eruption of violence. [+ of]

Synonyms: flare-up, outbreak, sally More Synonyms of erupt

Synonyms: inflammation, outbreak, rash, flare-up More Synonyms of erupt

3. verb

When people in a place suddenly become angry or violent, you can say that they erupt or that the place erupts.

[journalism]

In Los Angeles, the neighborhood known as Watts erupted into riots. [V + into/in]

This region which had been relatively calm erupted in violence again this spring. [Vinto/in n]

[Also VERB]

4. verb

You say that someone erupts when they suddenly have a change in mood, usually becoming quite noisy.

Then, without warning, she erupts into laughter. [VERB + into]

The crowd erupted in fury and wouldn't let the competition continue. [Vinto/in n]

[Also VERB]

eruption countable noun

...an eruption of despair. [+ of]

Synonyms: flare-up, outbreak, sally More Synonyms of erupt

Synonyms: inflammation, outbreak, rash, flare-up More Synonyms of erupt

5. verb

If your skin erupts, sores or spots suddenly appear there.

At the end of the second week, my skin erupted in pimples. [V + in/into]

[Also VERB]

eruption countable noun

...eruptions of adolescent acne. [+ of]

...an unpleasant skin eruption.

Synonyms: flare-up, outbreak, sally More Synonyms of erupt

Synonyms: inflammation, outbreak, rash, flare-up More Synonyms of erupt

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erupt in British English

(ɪˈrʌpt)

verb

to eject (steam, water, and volcanic material such as lava and ash) violently or (of volcanic material, etc) to be so ejected

2. (intransitive)

(of a skin blemish) to appear on the skin; break out

3. (intransitive)

(of a tooth) to emerge through the gum and become visible during the normal process of tooth development

4. (intransitive)

to burst forth suddenly and violently, as from restraint

to erupt in anger

Derived forms

eruptible (eˈruptible)

adjective

eruption (eˈruption)

noun

Word origin

C17: from Latin ēruptus having burst forth, from ērumpere, from rumpere to burst

erupt in American English

(iˈrʌpt; ɪˈrʌpt)

verb intransitive

to burst forth or out, as from some restraint

erupting lava, a riot erupted

to throw forth lava, water, steam, etc., as a volcano or geyser

to break out in a rash

to break through the gums and become visible

said of new teeth

verb transitive

to cause to burst forth; throw forth; eject

Derived forms

eruptible (eˈruptible)

adjective

Word origin

< L eruptus, pp. of erumpere, to break out, burst forth < e-, out + rumpere, to break: see rupture

Examples of 'erupt' in a sentence
erupt

It is not the first time that violence has erupted between the pair.Then the place erupted when they came on.The scandal erupted again just 11 days before the election.And as darkness engulfed the Jungle camp for the last time more violence erupted. Fighting erupted soon afterwards and lasted for more than three years.The place erupts when they enter town.Once the hammer went down the whole place erupted into applause. Violence erupted last week as mass demonstrations took place across the country in the third general strike this year.Norwegian resentment inevitably erupted into violence.With growth returning, policymakers need to stamp this out before chaos erupts again.

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British English: erupt VERB

When a volcano erupts, it throws out a lot of hot, melted rock called lava, as well as ash and steam.

The volcano erupted, devastating the surrounding area.

American English: erupt
Brazilian Portuguese: entrar em erupção
Chinese: 喷发
European Spanish: entrar en erupción
French: entrer en éruption
German: ausbrechen
Italian: eruttare
Japanese: 噴火する
Korean: 분출하다
European Portuguese: entrar em erupção
Latin American Spanish: entrar en erupción

Chinese translation of 'erupt'

erupt

(ɪˈrʌpt)

vi

[volcano] 喷(噴)发(發) (pēnfā)
[war, crisis] 爆发(發) (bàofā)

1 (verb) in the sense of explode

Definition

(of a volcano) to throw out molten lava, ash, and steam in a sudden and violent way

The volcano erupted in 1980.

Synonyms

explode

They managed to evacuate all the civilians before the bomb exploded.

blow up

The bomb blew up over the countryside.

flare up

The fire flared up again.

emit lava

2 (verb) in the sense of discharge

Those volcanoes erupt not lava but liquid sulphur.

Synonyms

discharge

He was dishonourably discharged from the army.

expel

Poisonous gas is expelled into the atmosphere.

vent

She telephoned her best friend to vent her frustration.

emit

The stove emitted a cloud of evil-smelling smoke.

vomit

He has the flu and keeps vomiting up whatever he eats.

eject

He fired a single shot, then ejected the spent cartridge.

spout

In a storm, water spouts out of the blowhole just like a whale.

throw off

spit out

pour forth

spew forth or out

3 (verb) in the sense of gush

Definition

to burst forth suddenly and violently

Lava erupted from the volcano and flowed over the ridge.

Synonyms

gush

burst out

be ejected

burst forth

pour forth

belch forth

spew forth or out

4 (verb) in the sense of start

Definition

to burst forth suddenly and violently

Heavy fighting erupted again two days after the cease-fire.

Synonyms

start

She started counting up the coins.

break out

He was 29 when war broke out.

begin

The US wants to begin talks immediately.

explode

flare up

burst out

Then war burst out.

boil over

5 (verb) in the sense of break out

Definition

(of a blemish) to appear on the skin

My skin erupted in pimples.

Synonyms

break out

A line of sweat broke out on her forehead.

appear

flare up

Additional synonyms

in the sense of begin

Definition

to start (something)

The US wants to begin talks immediately.

Synonyms

commence,

start,

initiate,

embark on,

set about,

instigate,

inaugurate,

institute,

make a beginning,

set on foot

in the sense of blow up

Definition

to explode or cause to explode

The bomb blew up over the countryside.

Synonyms

explode,

burst,

go off,

shatter,

erupt,

detonate

in the sense of burst out

Then war burst out.

Synonyms

begin,

start,

happen,

appear,

emerge,

occur,

arise,

set in,

commence,

spring up

Synonyms of 'erupt'

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单词	erupt
释义	Trends of erupt View usage for: erupt (ɪrʌpt) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense erupts, present participle erupting, past tense, past participle erupted 1. verb When a volcano erupts, it throws out a lot of hot, melted rock called lava, as well as ash and steam. The volcano erupted, devastating a large area. [VERB] Scientists say the volcano could erupt again soon. [VERB] eruption (ɪrʌpʃən)Word forms: plural eruptions variable noun ...the volcanic eruption of Tambora in 1815. [+ of] Synonyms: flare-up, outbreak, sally More Synonyms of erupt Synonyms: inflammation, outbreak, rash, flare-up More Synonyms of erupt Synonyms: explosion, discharge, outburst, venting More Synonyms of erupt 2. verb If violence or fighting erupts, it suddenly begins or gets worse in an unexpected, violent way. [journalism] Heavy fighting erupted there today after a two-day cease-fire. [VERB] Violence erupted as the boys were driven away in two police vans. [VERB] Synonyms: start, break out, begin, explode More Synonyms of erupt eruption countable noun ...this sudden eruption of violence. [+ of] Synonyms: flare-up, outbreak, sally More Synonyms of erupt Synonyms: inflammation, outbreak, rash, flare-up More Synonyms of erupt 3. verb When people in a place suddenly become angry or violent, you can say that they erupt or that the place erupts. [journalism] In Los Angeles, the neighborhood known as Watts erupted into riots. [V + into/in] This region which had been relatively calm erupted in violence again this spring. [Vinto/in n] [Also VERB] 4. verb You say that someone erupts when they suddenly have a change in mood, usually becoming quite noisy. Then, without warning, she erupts into laughter. [VERB + into] The crowd erupted in fury and wouldn't let the competition continue. [Vinto/in n] [Also VERB] eruption countable noun ...an eruption of despair. [+ of] Synonyms: flare-up, outbreak, sally More Synonyms of erupt Synonyms: inflammation, outbreak, rash, flare-up More Synonyms of erupt 5. verb If your skin erupts, sores or spots suddenly appear there. At the end of the second week, my skin erupted in pimples. [V + in/into] [Also VERB] eruption countable noun ...eruptions of adolescent acne. [+ of] ...an unpleasant skin eruption. Synonyms: flare-up, outbreak, sally More Synonyms of erupt Synonyms: inflammation, outbreak, rash, flare-up More Synonyms of erupt More Synonyms of erupt erupt in British English (ɪˈrʌpt) verb 1. to eject (steam, water, and volcanic material such as lava and ash) violently or (of volcanic material, etc) to be so ejected 2. (intransitive) (of a skin blemish) to appear on the skin; break out 3. (intransitive) (of a tooth) to emerge through the gum and become visible during the normal process of tooth development 4. (intransitive) to burst forth suddenly and violently, as from restraint to erupt in anger Derived forms eruptible (eˈruptible) adjective eruption (eˈruption) noun Word origin C17: from Latin ēruptus having burst forth, from ērumpere, from rumpere to burst erupt in American English (iˈrʌpt; ɪˈrʌpt) verb intransitive 1. to burst forth or out, as from some restraint erupting lava, a riot erupted 2. to throw forth lava, water, steam, etc., as a volcano or geyser 3. to break out in a rash 4. to break through the gums and become visible said of new teeth verb transitive 5. to cause to burst forth; throw forth; eject Derived forms eruptible (eˈruptible) adjective Word origin < L eruptus, pp. of erumpere, to break out, burst forth < e-, out + rumpere, to break: see rupture Examples of 'erupt' in a sentence erupt It is not the first time that violence has erupted between the pair. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Then the place erupted when they came on. The Sun (2016) The scandal erupted again just 11 days before the election. The Sun (2016) And as darkness engulfed the Jungle camp for the last time more violence erupted. The Sun (2016) Fighting erupted soon afterwards and lasted for more than three years. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The place erupts when they enter town. The Sun (2013) Once the hammer went down the whole place erupted into applause. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Violence erupted last week as mass demonstrations took place across the country in the third general strike this year. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Norwegian resentment inevitably erupted into violence. Andrew Bridgeford 1066: and the Hidden History of the Bayeux Tapestry (2004) With growth returning, policymakers need to stamp this out before chaos erupts again. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Heavy fighting had again erupted in the nine-year civil war. Christianity Today (2000) The pair had been arguing in French moments before violence erupted. The Sun (2012) When he got on to the ones they had heard before, the place erupted. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The performance went perfectly, and at the end the place erupted. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Two sci-fi clubs at the centre of a feud that almost erupted into violence are to hold peace talks. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Nobody was hurt in the eruption, but local experts warned that the volcano could erupt again at any time. Times, Sunday Times (2006) What happens if we have to alter the safe to unsafe, when danger suddenly erupts from an apparently trustworthy place or person? Stanko, Elizabeth Everyday Violence (1990) On the sixth day of observing the smoking peak and waiting for action, the photographers saw the mountain erupt with massive violence. Times, Sunday Times (2007) A subdued first period suddenly erupted with three goals in a three-minute spell just before the interval. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The question of whether to applaud between movements at a classical concert has long divided audiences and the row has erupted again at the Proms. Times, Sunday Times (2016) More than 6,000 officers had been drafted in over fears that centuries of bad blood and conflict between the two nations would erupt in violence. The Sun (2012) The literature on this subject in the medical journals has been growing steadily, but in the last two or three years it has suddenly erupted. Youngson, Dr. Robert The Antioxidant Health Plan (1994) Year 9 pupils are urgently preparing an evacuation plan - they are about to be engulfed by lava from an erupting volcano. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The dispute over the proposed third runway at Heathrow erupted again yesterday as 13 top business leaders came out in opposition to the plan. Times, Sunday Times (2009) In other languages erupt British English: erupt VERB When a volcano erupts, it throws out a lot of hot, melted rock called lava, as well as ash and steam. The volcano erupted, devastating the surrounding area. American English: erupt Brazilian Portuguese: entrar em erupção Chinese: 喷发 European Spanish: entrar en erupción French: entrer en éruption German: ausbrechen Italian: eruttare Japanese: 噴火する Korean: 분출하다 European Portuguese: entrar em erupção Latin American Spanish: entrar en erupción Chinese translation of 'erupt' erupt (ɪˈrʌpt) vi [volcano] 喷(噴)发(發) (pēnfā) [war, crisis] 爆发(發) (bàofā) 1 (verb) in the sense of explode Definition (of a volcano) to throw out molten lava, ash, and steam in a sudden and violent way The volcano erupted in 1980. Synonyms explode They managed to evacuate all the civilians before the bomb exploded. blow up The bomb blew up over the countryside. flare up The fire flared up again. emit lava 2 (verb) in the sense of discharge Those volcanoes erupt not lava but liquid sulphur. Synonyms discharge He was dishonourably discharged from the army. expel Poisonous gas is expelled into the atmosphere. vent She telephoned her best friend to vent her frustration. emit The stove emitted a cloud of evil-smelling smoke. vomit He has the flu and keeps vomiting up whatever he eats. eject He fired a single shot, then ejected the spent cartridge. spout In a storm, water spouts out of the blowhole just like a whale. throw off spit out pour forth spew forth or out 3 (verb) in the sense of gush Definition to burst forth suddenly and violently Lava erupted from the volcano and flowed over the ridge. Synonyms gush burst out be ejected burst forth pour forth belch forth spew forth or out 4 (verb) in the sense of start Definition to burst forth suddenly and violently Heavy fighting erupted again two days after the cease-fire. Synonyms start She started counting up the coins. break out He was 29 when war broke out. begin The US wants to begin talks immediately. explode flare up burst out Then war burst out. boil over 5 (verb) in the sense of break out Definition (of a blemish) to appear on the skin My skin erupted in pimples. Synonyms break out A line of sweat broke out on her forehead. appear flare up Additional synonyms in the sense of begin Definition to start (something) The US wants to begin talks immediately. Synonyms commence, start, initiate, embark on, set about, instigate, inaugurate, institute, make a beginning, set on foot in the sense of blow up Definition to explode or cause to explode The bomb blew up over the countryside. Synonyms explode, burst, go off, shatter, erupt, detonate in the sense of burst out Then war burst out. Synonyms begin, start, happen, appear, emerge, occur, arise, set in, commence, spring up Synonyms of 'erupt' erupt Explore 'erupt' in the dictionary
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