单词 | springboard |
释义 | springboard (sprɪŋbɔːʳd ) Word forms: springboards 1. countable noun If something is a springboard for something else, it makes it possible for that thing to happen or start. The 1981 budget was the springboard for an economic miracle. [+ for/to] It could provide a springboard to success. 2. countable noun A springboard is a flexible board from which you jump into a swimming pool or onto a piece of gymnastic equipment. Collocations: provide a springboard for This success at home should provide a springboard for continued international success. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Hopefully that will provide a springboard for us to fight for silverware next year. Times, Sunday Times (2015) His immense success provided a springboard to the international career for which his voice was clearly destined. Times, Sunday Times (2012) This begins an informative year, in which challenges provide a springboard for valuable insights. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Facing the reality of both personal dying and bereavement went on to provide a springboard for active attention to all aspects of loss. Why am I Afraid to Grieve (1994) Translations: Chinese: 跳板使某事得以开始的 Japanese: 出発点 |
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