springboard

spring·board

S0670900 (sprĭng′bôrd′)n.1. Sports a. A flexible board mounted on a fulcrum with one end secured, used by gymnasts to gain momentum, as in vaulting.b. See diving board.2. Something that helps to launch a career or activity.

springboard

(ˈsprɪŋˌbɔːd) n1. (Swimming, Water Sports & Surfing) a flexible board, usually projecting low over the water, used for diving2. (Gymnastics) a similar board used for gaining height or momentum in gymnastics3. (Forestry) Austral and NZ a board inserted into the trunk of a tree at some height above the ground on which a lumberjack stands to chop down the tree4. anything that serves as a point of departure or initiation

spring•board

(ˈsprɪŋˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd)

n. 1. a flexible board anchored at one end and used in diving and gymnastics for gaining height and momentum. 2. a starting point; point of departure, as for a discussion, argument, etc. [1865–70]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	springboard - a flexible board for jumping upwardboard - a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose; "he nailed boards across the windows"diving board - a springboard from which swimmers can dive
	2.	springboard - a beginning from which an enterprise is launched; "he uses other people's ideas as a springboard for his own"; "reality provides the jumping-off point for his illusions"; "the point of departure of international comparison cannot be an institution but must be the function it carries out"jumping-off point, point of departurecommencement, start, beginning - the act of starting something; "he was responsible for the beginning of negotiations"

Translations

跳板

spring

(spriŋ) – past tense sprang (spraŋ) : past participle sprung (spraŋ) – verb1. to jump, leap or move swiftly (usually upwards). She sprang into the boat. 跳躍 跳，跳跃 2. to arise or result from. His bravery springs from his love of adventure. 來自，萌生 来自，萌生 3. to (cause a trap to) close violently. The trap must have sprung when the hare stepped in it. (捕捉器)猛地關上 （捕捉器）猛地关上 noun1. a coil of wire or other similar device which can be compressed or squeezed down but returns to its original shape when released. a watch-spring; the springs in a chair. 發條，彈簧 发条，弹簧 2. the season of the year between winter and summer when plants begin to flower or grow leaves. Spring is my favourite season. 春季 春季3. a leap or sudden movement. The lion made a sudden spring on its prey. 跳 跳4. the ability to stretch and spring back again. There's not a lot of spring in this old trampoline. 彈性 弹性5. a small stream flowing out from the ground. 泉(水) 泉（水） ˈspringy adjective1. able to spring back into its former shape. The grass is very springy. 有彈性的 有弹性的2. having spring. These floorboards are springy. 有彈力的 有弹力的ˈspringiness noun 彈性 弹性sprung (sprŋa) adjective having springs. a sprung mattress. 帶有彈性的 带有弹性的ˈspringboard noun1. a springy type of diving-board. 跳板 跳板2. a board on which gymnasts jump before vaulting. 跳板 跳板spring cleaning thorough cleaning of a house etc especially in spring. 春季大掃除 春季大扫除ˈspringtime noun the season of spring. 春季 春季spring up to develop or appear suddenly. New buildings are springing up everywhere. 突然出現 突然出现