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outburst

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++out·burst /ˈaʊtbɜːst $ -bɜːrst/ ●○○ noun [countable]  1 ANGRYsomething you say suddenly that expresses a strong emotion, especially anger 〔感情的〕突然迸发〔尤指怒火〕 He later apologized for his outburst. 他后来为自己发脾气而道歉。emotional/violent/angry outburst his father’s violent outbursts of temper 他父亲的大发雷霆outburst of an outburst of anger 怒火的爆发2 INCREASE IN ACTIVITY, FEELINGS ETCa sudden short increase in an activity 〔活动的〕突发,激增outburst of an outburst of creative energy 创作力的勃发 outbursts of violence 暴力行为的剧增
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outbursta fresh outburst of violence in the regionAnd yet he said nothing to provoke her outburst.Corbin apologized for his outburst at the meeting.Frequent church hopping, intermittent attendance and inappropriate outbursts of anger by the husband can also be signals.His moments of inspiration did much to elevate the Stuttgart event, a relaxed affair apart from the odd obligatory outburst.I was embarrassed by my husband's outburst.And it becomes necessary to self-motivate yourself during a game instead of relying on a spontaneous outburst of noise from the fans.He had sudden outbursts of furious anger which were always fatal to the often innocent objects.He moves slowly back, unsure of the reason behind my sudden outburst.I couldn't possibly know, but that outburst, understandable as it was, greatly disturbed me.When the outburst comes it is very effective.The lyricism of Tennyson's poetry is magnificent.outburst ofoutbursts of anger
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outburst
outburst /ˈaʊtbɜːst $ -bɜːrst/ noun [countable]
1. something you say suddenly that expresses a strong emotion, especially anger:
    He later apologized for his outburst.
    emotional/violent/angry outburst
    his father’s violent outbursts of temper
    outburst of
    an outburst of anger
2. a sudden short increase in an activity
    outburst of
    an outburst of creative energy
    outbursts of violence


out·burstBrE /ˈaʊtbɜːst/ 🔊NAmE /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/ 🔊 nouna sudden strong expression of an emotion (感情的)爆发,迸发an outburst of anger突然大怒She was alarmed by his violent outburst. 他暴跳如雷,令她惊恐万状。🔊🔊a sudden increase in a particular activity or attitude (活动的)激增;(态度的)激化an outburst of racism种族主义的突然高涨