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Erupted Meaning in English

word · lemma: erupt

ˌiˈɹəptɪd/, /ˌɪˈɹəptɪd
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ɪɹˈʌptɪd
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释义

Means something suddenly exploded or burst out, like a volcano releasing lava, or a situation or feeling starting very strongly and suddenly.

用法与细微差别

Often used with volcanoes ('the volcano erupted'), but also for sudden loud noises, emotions, conflicts ('laughter erupted', 'violence erupted'). It is formal or neutral. Figurative meaning is very common.

例句

The volcano erupted last night.

basic

Laughter erupted in the classroom.

basic

A fire erupted in the building.

basic

Suddenly, anger erupted between the two friends.

natural

The crowd erupted in cheers when the team scored.

natural

After hours of silence, the debate erupted into a heated argument.

natural