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takeoff

UK //ˈteɪkɒf//US //ˈteɪkɔːf//

词源

源自动词短语 'take off',最早用于描述飞机离开地面的动作,后引申为模仿和经济起飞等含义。

noun

❶ 指飞机离开地面开始飞行的过程,通常包括加速和升空阶段,是飞行的初始环节。

“The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.”

(由于天气恶劣,飞机的起飞被推迟了。)

“The pilot announced that we were ready for takeoff.”

(飞行员宣布我们已经准备好起飞。)

❶ 指模仿或复制某人或某物的行为或风格,通常带有幽默或讽刺的意味。

“He did a hilarious takeoff of the president's speech.”

(他模仿总统的演讲,非常滑稽。)

“The comedian's takeoff of famous celebrities is always popular.”

(这位喜剧演员对名人的模仿总是很受欢迎。)

❶ 指某事物快速发展的开始阶段,通常用于描述经济、企业或趋势的初期增长。

“The company experienced rapid takeoff after launching its new product.”

(公司在推出新产品后经历了快速增长。)

“The economic takeoff in the region was driven by new industries.”

(该地区的经济起飞是由新产业推动的。)

同义词:departure, launch, imitation, parody, ascent

常见短语

takeoff weight — 指飞机起飞时的总重量,包括乘客、货物和燃料等,是航空安全的重要参数。

“The aircraft's takeoff weight must not exceed the maximum limit.”

(飞机的起飞重量不得超过最大限制。)

takeoff speed — 指飞机在跑道上加速以达到起飞所需的最低速度,不同类型的飞机速度不同。

“The pilot carefully monitored the takeoff speed during the runway run.”

(飞行员在跑道滑行时仔细监控起飞速度。)