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单词 burst
释义

burst

1 of 2

verb

ˈbərst How to pronounce burst (audio)
burst also bursted; bursting

intransitive verb

1
: to break open, apart, or into pieces usually from impact or from pressure from within
the balloon burst
the pipes burst
2
a
: to give way from an excess of emotion
my heart will burst
b
: to give vent suddenly to a repressed emotion
burst into tears
burst out laughing
3
a
: to emerge or spring suddenly
burst out of the house
burst onto the scene
burst into flames
b
: launch, plunge
burst into song
4
: to be filled to the breaking point
bursting with excitement
a crate bursting with fruit

transitive verb

1
: to cause to burst
burst a balloon
2
a
: to force open (something, such as a door or a way) by strong or vigorous action
b
: to flood over
the river burst its banks
3
: to produce by or as if by bursting

burst

2 of 2

noun

1
a
: a sudden outbreak
a burst of flames
especially : a vehement outburst (as of emotion)
b
: explosion, eruption
a burst of violence
c
: a sudden intense effort
a burst of speed
d
: the duration of fire in one engagement of the mechanism of an automatic firearm
bursts of machine-gun fire
2
: an act of bursting
the burst of a bubble
a burst of confidence
3
: a result of bursting
had the plumber fix the burst
especially, firearms : a visible puff accompanying the explosion of a shell (see shell entry 1 sense 9b)
Phrases
burst at the seams
: to be larger, fuller, or more crowded than could reasonably have been anticipated

Synonyms

Verb

  • blow
  • blow up
  • crump
  • detonate
  • explode
  • go off
  • pop

Noun

  • flare
  • flare-up
  • flash
  • flicker
  • flurry
  • flutter
  • outbreak
  • outburst
  • spurt
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Verb Two of the water pipes burst. He burst a blood vessel. The doors suddenly burst open. The cops burst the door open. He burst into the room. The sun burst through the clouds. She burst through the door and yelled “Surprise!”. Noun She ran hard in short bursts toward the end of the race. the burst of a bubble See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Fifteen years ago Tuesday, Stromberg was in class when a former NIU student burst in through a door behind the lecture stage and opened fire with a shotgun and semi-automatic pistols, killing five and injuring 21. Robert Mccoppin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2023 Saturday's crowd — most of them children when Mumford burst onto the scene — was clearly smitten. Journal Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2023 San Diego Fire-Rescue Battalion Chief Tommy Charpentier said a food catering company was providing lunch at the business when one of its 5-gallon propane tanks burst, sending a fireball into the air. Lyndsay WinkleyJan. 26, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2023 The flood happened in December 2022, when a pipe burst in the basement of the business. Adrienne Gibbs, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023 At least 42 died around Yuba City and Marysville when the Feather River burst its banks. Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2023 She’s also encouraged by the lack of increase in hospitalizations among vaccinated New Yorkers since a relatively small rise a year ago, when Omicron first burst onto the scene. Erin Prater, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2023 The flooding in the main library occurred when a pipe burst on Christmas eve. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2023 For 30-plus years, Allure has reported on those ever-more-frequent moments when beauty burst from its narrow lane of hair, makeup, and skin-care trends to dominate the news and to occupy a central space in the popular consciousness. David Denicolo, Allure, 28 Dec. 2022
Noun
The speedy back showed quick burst on the field and was Dallas’ most productive rusher, despite splitting carries with Ezekiel Elliott. Dallas News, 2 Feb. 2023 When the Covid-19 pandemic hit and brought another burst of uncertainty, many expected an even steeper dropoff. Deidre Mcphillips, CNN, 31 Jan. 2023 Cold front is moving onshore, bringing a burst of heavy rain and gusty winds. oregonlive, 18 Jan. 2023 Much of that is thanks to the diverse ensemble, including standouts Tatiana Lofton and Jess LeProtto, who all bring a burst of undeniable energy to each of choreographer Steven Hoggett's moves that's impossible to resist. Dave Quinn, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2022 Northwestern Wyoming had just experienced a burst of rain on melting snow that had flooded Yellowstone’s northern gateway on the previous day, crashing a home into a different river descending the Continental Divide's other side. Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 20 Nov. 2022 The game-winning own goal for Alabama followed a quick burst of scoring on a night that was goal-free in the first half. Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 18 Nov. 2022 And with the burst of hate speech on the platform after Musk took over, many brands are pausing advertising on Twitter, causing the platform to lose even more money. Bygleb Tsipursky, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2022 His primary competition for the starting position, Green, never lacks for energy, bringing a consistent burst of intensity off the bench via dunks, rebounding and tenacious defense. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 Oct. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English bersten, from Old English berstan; akin to Old High German brestan to burst

Noun

derivative of burst entry 1

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Noun

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

burst

1 of 2 verb
ˈbərst How to pronounce burst (audio)
burst; bursting
1
a
: to break open or in pieces (as by an explosion from within)
the balloon burst
buds bursting open
b
: to cause to burst
2
a
: to suddenly show one's feelings
burst into tears
b
: to begin to do something suddenly
burst into song
3
: to come or go suddenly
burst into the room
4
: to be filled to the breaking point
just bursting with energy

burst

2 of 2 noun
1
: a sudden release or effort
a burst of speed
2
: a firing of many shots at the same time

burst 1 of 2

verb

1
as in to explode
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure the turnover's crust burst when the filling expanded

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • explode
  • detonate
  • pop
  • blow
  • crump
  • blow up
  • go off
  • fire
  • fragment
  • shatter
  • smash
  • splinter
  • balloon
  • discharge
  • shoot
  • mushroom
  • burgeon
  • bourgeon

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • collapse
  • implode
  • fizzle
2
as in to shatter
to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive finally burst the piñata open with one mighty swing of the bat

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • shatter
  • smash
  • explode
  • blow
  • pop
  • blast
  • demolish
  • destroy
  • blow up
  • detonate
  • dynamite
  • fragment
  • wreck
  • ruin
  • annihilate
  • decimate
  • splinter
  • discharge

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • collapse
  • implode
3
as in to buzz
to be copiously supplied a young singer/dancer who seems to be bursting with energy and talent

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • buzz
  • bulge
  • hum
  • overflow
  • brim
  • swarm
  • crawl
  • pullulate
  • teem
  • abound
  • bustle
  • bristle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • need
  • want
  • lack

burst

2 of 2

noun

1
as in flurry
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity a sudden burst of industriousness whenever the boss appeared

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • flurry
  • spurt
  • outburst
  • flutter
  • surge
  • flare
  • flicker
  • increase
  • outbreak
  • eruption
  • explosion
  • flash
  • boost
  • flood
  • renewal
  • rush
  • flare-up
  • upturn
  • spree
  • upswing
  • recurrence
  • paroxysm
  • volley
  • recrudescence
  • pickup
  • deluge
  • binge
  • commotion
  • jag
  • spate
  • epidemic
  • uproar
  • furor

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • slump
  • calm
  • doldrums
2
as in explosion
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling a burst of anger that startled the other members on the panel

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • explosion
  • outburst
  • eruption
  • flash
  • blaze
  • gust
  • flare
  • flush
  • gush
  • spasm
  • gale
  • frenzy
  • paroxysm
  • storm
  • fit
  • ebullition
  • agony
  • rage
  • flare-up
  • ecstasy
  • rapture
  • blowup
  • transport
  • tantrum
  • firestorm
  • delirium
  • grouch
  • furor
3
as in bursting
the act or an instance of exploding one burst after another could be heard in the distance

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • bursting
  • explosion
  • eruption
  • firing
  • detonation
  • blast
  • outburst
  • blowup
  • shooting
  • pop
  • boom
  • blowout
  • discharge
  • bang
  • airburst
  • flare-up
  • groundburst

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • implosion
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