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| (2) Spurt For example: In 100 meter run, at the last minute, you make a brief intense effort to finish the final run. Can we say you spurt at the last minute? |
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| 'Burst' is often used for both. |
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| thrust is a better word. |
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| Thanks. But I am still carefully checking the definitions in my dictionaries about "burst" and "thrust". |
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| Quote:
thrust: push with force from the inside burst: to explode The door burst open. He thrust the door open. |
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