explode

The old boiler could explode if the internal pressure exceeds the safety limit.

(Chinese) 如果内部压力超过安全限值，旧锅炉可能会发生爆炸。

The population of the city began to explode after the new high-speed railway was completed.

(Chinese) 在新高速铁路建成后，该城市的人口开始激增。