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launching

UK //ˈlɔːntʃɪŋ//US //ˈlɔːntʃɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'launchen',意为'投掷'或'发射',可能来自古法语 'lanchier',与拉丁语 'lanceare'(投掷)有关。

noun

❶ 指发射或启动某物的行为,常用于描述火箭、船只或新产品的首次推出。

“The launching of the new spacecraft was broadcast live worldwide.”

(新型航天器的发射在全球范围内进行了现场直播。)

“The company is planning the launching of its latest smartphone next month.”

(该公司计划下个月推出其最新的智能手机。)

同义词:initiation, introduction, debut

verb

❶ 表示开始或启动某项活动、项目或产品,强调从无到有的过程。

“The company is launching a new line of eco-friendly products.”

(该公司正在推出一系列新的环保产品。)

“They launched an investigation into the incident immediately.”

(他们立即对事件展开了调查。)

同义词:start, begin, commence

常见短语

launching pad — 字面指火箭发射台,比喻为某人或某事提供起步的平台或机会。

“The internship served as a launching pad for her successful career.”

(这次实习为她成功的职业生涯提供了一个起步的平台。)

launching into — 突然开始做某事,通常指充满热情或精力充沛地开始。

“He launched into a passionate speech about environmental protection.”

(他开始了一场关于环境保护的激情演讲。)