eruption
eruption — noun
1. the process of hot lava, ash, and gases being thrown out from inside a volcano t
the process of hot lava, ash, and gases being thrown out from inside a volcano through an opening in the ground
The eruption of Mount Merapi in 2010 forced thousands of villagers to leave their homes.
eruption of [volcano name]
Scientists warned that a major eruption could happen within the next few days.
major eruption
The sound of the eruption could be heard more than fifty kilometres away.
After the eruption, a thick layer of grey ash covered the entire town.
Paloma's research focuses on predicting volcanic eruptions before they occur.
文法句型
eruption + of + [volcano name]
用法筆記
Often modified by the volcano's name or location: 'the eruption of Vesuvius', 'the 1991 Pinatubo eruption'. Commonly used with 'volcanic' as a modifier.
常見錯誤
2. a sudden and violent start of something bad, such as war, conflict, disease, or
a sudden and violent start of something bad, such as war, conflict, disease, or crime
The sudden eruption of fighting between the two groups shocked the international community.
eruption of fighting
Experts fear that another eruption of the disease could overwhelm local hospitals.
eruption of the disease
The government tried to prevent an eruption of protests after the new law was announced.
An eruption of gunfire in the market sent shoppers running for safety.
The city saw an eruption of street crime during the economic crisis.
文法句型
eruption + of + [war/violence/conflict]
用法筆記
Subject is usually an undesirable event (violence, war, disease, crime). Often followed by 'of' + a noun describing the event. Not used for positive events — you would not say 'an eruption of celebrations'.
常見錯誤
3. a sudden, often noisy, expression of a very strong feeling, such as anger, laugh
a sudden, often noisy, expression of a very strong feeling, such as anger, laughter, or tears
Justin's sudden eruption of anger during the meeting surprised everyone in the room.
eruption of anger
After hours of silence, an eruption of tears came from the small bedroom.
eruption of tears
Obi struggled to control an eruption of laughter during the serious ceremony.
The eruption of complaints from passengers forced the airline to improve its service.
The teacher ignored the student's loud emotional eruption and continued with the lesson.
文法句型
eruption + of + [anger/laughter/tears]
用法筆記
Frequently used with an 'of'-phrase naming the feeling: 'an eruption of anger', 'an eruption of laughter'. Often implies the person expressing the feeling has lost some control.
常見錯誤
4. a condition in which red spots, bumps, or a rash suddenly appear on the skin, of
a condition in which red spots, bumps, or a rash suddenly appear on the skin, often caused by an allergy or illness
The new soap caused an uncomfortable eruption of red spots on Anong's arms.
cause + eruption of spots
Doctors said the skin eruption was not dangerous and would disappear within a week.
skin eruption
Caleb's face showed a mild eruption of acne during his teenage years.
An allergic reaction to the medicine caused a sudden eruption of blisters on her back.
The cream helped to reduce the itching caused by the skin eruption.
文法句型
cause + eruption
skin eruption + on + body part
用法筆記
More common in medical or formal contexts; in everyday English people often say 'rash' or 'spots' instead. Frequently used with 'skin' as a modifier.
常見錯誤
5. the process in which a tooth first pushes through the soft gum tissue and become
the process in which a tooth first pushes through the soft gum tissue and becomes visible in the mouth
The eruption of a baby's first tooth is often painful for the child.
eruption of baby's first tooth
Dentists monitor the eruption of permanent teeth in children around age six.
eruption of permanent teeth
Padma's son was irritable because the eruption of his molars was causing discomfort.
Delayed tooth eruption can sometimes indicate a more serious health problem.
文法句型
eruption + of + teeth
tooth eruption
用法筆記
Primarily a technical term used by dentists and medical professionals. In everyday English, parents are more likely to say 'cutting a tooth' or 'teething'.