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springboard

UK //ˈsprɪŋbɔːd//US //ˈsprɪŋbɔːrd//

词源

复合词,源自spring(弹簧/跳跃)+ board(木板),最早记录于15世纪,原指物理跳板,19世纪开始用于比喻意义。

noun

❶ 指跳水或体操运动中使用的弹性跳板,帮助运动员获得起跳高度和动力。

“The diver bounced on the springboard before executing a perfect dive.”

(跳水运动员在跳板上弹跳后完成了一次完美的跳水动作。)

“Gymnasts use the springboard to vault over the horse.”

(体操运动员利用跳板进行跳马动作。)

❶ 比喻为某种行动或发展的起点或推动力,常用于描述事业或计划的开始阶段。

“This internship will serve as a springboard for her career.”

(这次实习将成为她职业生涯的跳板。)

“The small success acted as a springboard to greater achievements.”

(这个小成功成为了取得更大成就的跳板。)

同义词:launchpad, stepping stone, catalyst

verb

❶ 以某事物为基础或起点开始行动,通常指借助现有条件获得更大发展。

“She springboarded from her local success to national recognition.”

(她从地方上的成功跃升到全国范围的知名度。)

“The company springboarded off its tech innovations to expand globally.”

(公司以其技术创新为基础实现了全球扩张。)

同义词:leverage, build upon, capitalize on

常见短语

use as a springboard — 将某事物作为进一步发展的基础或起点,强调利用现有资源取得更大进步。

“She used her volunteer experience as a springboard to get a paid position.”

(她将志愿者经历作为获得有偿职位的跳板。)

springboard to success — 描述帮助某人或某事取得成功的关键因素或机会。

“The mentorship program proved to be a springboard to success for many young entrepreneurs.”

(这个导师计划被证明是许多年轻企业家成功的跳板。)