a.

1. 爆炸（性）的；爆发性的
   Unemployment became an explosive issue.

   失业成了一个爆炸性的问题。

   Gasoline fumes are highly explosive.

   气态汽油极其易爆。

2. （性情等）暴躁的
   The old man has an explosive temper.

   那老人性情暴躁。

3. 【语】爆破音的

n.

1. 爆炸物；炸药[C][U]
   Dynamite is a powerful explosive.

   炸药是一种强有力的爆炸物。

adj.

1. able or likely to explode.
2. likely to cause an outburst of anger or controversy.
3. (of an increase) sudden and dramatic.
4. (of a vocal sound) produced with a sharp release of air.

n.