
好词典

源自中古英语 'launche',来自古法语 'lanchier',意为'投掷',最终源自拉丁语 'lanceare'(使用长矛)。
❶ 使(新船或火箭)首次下水或升空,通常伴有正式仪式。也可指开始一项新计划或产品。
“The company launches a new smartphone every year.”
(这家公司每年都会发布一款新智能手机。)
“NASA successfully launches the spacecraft into orbit.”
(美国宇航局成功将航天器发射进入轨道。)
❶ 指新产品的发布活动或火箭、船只的发射过程。
“The product launch was attended by hundreds of journalists.”
(数百名记者参加了这次产品发布会。)
“The rocket launch was delayed due to bad weather.”
(由于天气恶劣,火箭发射被推迟了。)
launch into — 突然开始做某事,通常指充满热情或精力地开始。
“He launched into a detailed explanation without any introduction.”
(他没有任何开场白就直接开始详细解释起来。)
launch pad — 字面指火箭发射台,比喻为事业或项目起步的基础平台。
“This internship will serve as a launch pad for your career in finance.”
(这次实习将为你进入金融行业奠定基础。)