B2 adjective ニュートラル

burst

/bɜːrst/

Describes an object that has ruptured or broken open suddenly, typically due to internal pressure or force. In academic and technical contexts, it refers to the state of a container or structure after its structural integrity has failed.

例文

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1

We had to call a plumber immediately to fix the burst pipe in the basement.

We had to call a plumber immediately to fix the broken pipe in the basement.

2

The investigation concluded that a burst seal was the primary cause of the mechanical failure.

The investigation concluded that a broken seal was the primary cause of the mechanical failure.

3

I found a burst bag of chips at the bottom of my backpack.

I found a broken bag of chips at the bottom of my backpack.

語族

名詞
burst
Verb
burst
形容詞
burst
関連
outburst
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a balloon: when it gets too full, it goes 'pop' and becomes a 'burst' balloon. The word itself sounds like a quick release of air.

クイックテスト

The heavy frost overnight resulted in several ______ pipes throughout the city's older buildings.

正解!

正解は: burst

例文

1

We had to call a plumber immediately to fix the burst pipe in the basement.

everyday

We had to call a plumber immediately to fix the broken pipe in the basement.

2

The investigation concluded that a burst seal was the primary cause of the mechanical failure.

formal

The investigation concluded that a broken seal was the primary cause of the mechanical failure.

3

I found a burst bag of chips at the bottom of my backpack.

informal

I found a broken bag of chips at the bottom of my backpack.

4

Data suggests that the burst economic bubble led to a decade of stagnation in the region.

academic

Data suggests that the collapsed economic bubble led to a decade of stagnation in the region.

5

The company faced significant losses following the burst of the speculative market.

business

The company faced significant losses following the collapse of the speculative market.

語族

名詞
burst
Verb
burst
形容詞
burst
関連
outburst

よく使う組み合わせ

burst pipe a pipe that has ruptured
burst tire a tire that has blown out
burst eardrum a ruptured tympanic membrane
burst dam a dam that has failed and released water
burst artery a blood vessel that has ruptured

よく使うフレーズ

bursting at the seams

completely full or overcrowded

burst into tears

suddenly start crying

burst someone's bubble

to destroy someone's illusion or happy idea

よく混同される語

burst vs bust

'Bust' is often informal slang for broken or bankrupt, whereas 'burst' specifically implies a rupture from internal pressure.

burst vs bursted

'Bursted' is an incorrect non-standard form; the past tense and adjective form remains 'burst'.

📝

使い方のコツ

As an adjective, 'burst' is most frequently used in the attributive position (before a noun) to describe things like pipes, tires, or containers. It emphasizes the result of a sudden release of pressure.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Many learners try to add '-ed' to the word to form the adjective or past participle, but 'burst' is an irregular word that stays the same in all forms.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a balloon: when it gets too full, it goes 'pop' and becomes a 'burst' balloon. The word itself sounds like a quick release of air.

📖

語源

Derived from the Old English 'berstan', which means to break or fly apart due to internal force.

文法パターン

Used as an attributive adjective: 'a burst [noun]' Used as a predicative adjective: 'the pipe is burst' Invariable form (does not change for tense or plurality when used as an adjective)

クイックテスト

The heavy frost overnight resulted in several ______ pipes throughout the city's older buildings.

正解!

正解は: burst

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regratine

C1

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C1

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C1

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