0 to break up into pieces violently, or to cause something to do this -- (使)爆炸,(使)爆破
1 to react suddenly with a strong expression of emotion -- (情感)突然迸發,爆發,突然發作
2 to increase very quickly -- 急劇擴大;激增,突增
The population has exploded in the last ten years. 在過去十年中,人口激增。
3 to show something to be wrong -- 推翻;駁倒;破除
We can complete it step by step however long the road is and it can't be completed however short the road is if you don't even mark your footprint.
再长的路,一步步也能走完,再短的路,不迈开双脚也无法到达。