blockbuster

'blɒkbʌstә
Collins 1

英文释义

n. a large bomb used to demolish extensive areas (as a city block)
n. an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie or play or recording or novel)

中文翻译

n. 巨型炸弹

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Collins 星级
16,586
BNC 频率
8,986
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记忆技巧

block 意为“阻挡”，buster 来自 bust，意为“打破”。合起来可以理解为“打破阻挡”，引申为“票房大卖的电影”。

例句

1. The new superhero movie is a huge blockbuster this summer.
这部新的超级英雄电影是这个夏天的热门大片。
2. Many people lined up to buy tickets for the blockbuster film.
许多人排队购票观看这部热门电影。
3. The director is known for making several successful blockbusters.
这位导演以制作几部成功的大片而闻名。

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