detonate

动词

1. 1

   引爆、使爆炸

   The bomb squad chose to detonate the device in a nearby field.

   拆弹小组决定在附近的空地引爆这个装置。

2. 2

   爆炸、炸开

   The shell failed to detonate when it hit the ground.

   那枚砲弹落地时并没有爆炸。

3. 3

   引发、触发比喻

   His remarks detonated a fierce argument among the committee members.

   他的言论在委员之间引发了激烈的争论。