1680s, type of firework, from sky (n.) + rocket (n.2). The verb, in the figurative sense of "to rise abruptly and rapidly" (often with suggestion of 'and then explode and vanish'") is attested from 1895.
双语例句
1. It's no wonder suicide rates skyrocket this time of year.
怪不得每年这个时候的自杀率都攀升啊.
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2. Only in Canada will the temperature skyrocket to 29 degrees celsius.
只有在加拿大气温将飙升至29摄氏度.
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3. Does your blood pressure skyrocket? Do you try and bump them?
你的血压是否急速上升? 你会否尝试去?击他们?
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4. This success is paying economic dividends as oil prices skyrocket.
当这石油价格飞速上涨的时候,这个成功取得了巨大的经济利益.
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5. Christmas sales attract many visitors; hotel prices skyrocket, especially on weekends.
