Something that is explosive is capable of causing an explosion.
The explosive device was timed to go off at the rush hour.
该爆炸装置定在交通高峰时间爆炸。
An explosive growth is a sudden, rapid increase in the size or quantity of something.
The explosive growth in casinos is one of the most conspicuous signs of Westernization.
赌场数量的暴涨是最明显的西化标志之一。
An explosive situation is likely to have difficult, serious, or dangerous effects.
He appeared to be treating the potentially explosive situation with some sensitivity.
他似乎正小心地处理这个可能一触即发的局面。
If you describe someone as explosive, you mean that they tend to express sudden violent anger.
fiery
He's inherited his father's explosive temper.
他遗传了他父亲的火暴性子。
explosives
An explosive is a substance or device that can cause an explosion.
one hundred and fifty pounds of Semtex explosive.
150磅的塞姆汀塑料炸药。