| 单词 | starting platform |
| 释义 | > as lemmasstarting platform starting platform n. (a) a platform from which an operator controls the starting of machinery; (b) a raised platform mounted at the end of a pool from which a swimmer or swimmers begin a race; a starting block. ΚΠ 1853 Pract. Mechanic's Jrnl. 5 100/2 The condenser fitted with an injection cock, and copper pipe 1/ 8 of an inch thick, and an index at the starting platform. 1920 Times of India 1 Oct. (Indian Engin. Suppl.) 1/3 This operation is effected by a small lever from the starting platform of the engine. 1922 Connersville (Indiana) News Examiner 4 Aug. 6/4 A special starting platform has been erected to give him and the other swimmers the best take off possible. 2004 B. Taylor Battlecruiser HMS Hood (2006) ii. 40/1 The critical level from an operational point of view was the control or starting platform lying against the forward bulkhead of each engine room. 2015 D. Davis Waterman xi. 87 Duke had developed a bad habit of diving into the water too close to the starting platform. < as lemmas |
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