| 单词 | launch |
| 释义 | launch —launch /lɔːntʃ/ aep /lɑːntʃ/ noun [C] (BOAT) ► F0 a boat that has an engine and carries passengers for short distances, especially on a lake or a river, or from the land to a larger boatThesaurus+: ↑Boats and sailing craft , ↑Passenger, cargo and military shipsnoun [C] (EVENT) ► C1 an event to celebrate or introduce something new: » How much champagne will we need for the launch?» Illness prevented her attending the launch party for her latest novel.Thesaurus+: ↑Advertising, marketing and merchandising , ↑RetailingThesaurus+: ↑Celebrations, parties and special occasions , ↑Specific holidays and festivals• • • Extra Examples:» The system has been plagued with glitches ever since its launch.» The car has enjoyed modest success since its launch, but the Mark 2 version is expected to be far more popular.» Our marketing people have come up with a great idea for the launch of the new model.» The normally publicity-shy director will be making several public appearances for the launch of the movie.» She wore a Dior gown for the launch.noun [C] (LEAVE LAND) ► C1 an occasion when a ship is sent to sea, or a spacecraft into space, for the first time: » The launch of the space shuttle was delayed for 24 hours because of bad weather.Thesaurus+: ↑Space travelThesaurus+: ↑Arriving and departing by boat or shipverb (SEND) ↑Verb Endings for launch C1 [T] to send something out, such as a new ship to sea or a spacecraft into space: » A spokesman for the dockyard said they hoped to launch the first submarine within two years.» to launch a missileThesaurus+: ↑Space travelThesaurus+: ↑Arriving and departing by boat or shiplaunch yourself MAINLY UKF0 to jump with great force: » The defender launched himself at the attacking player, bringing him to the ground.Thesaurus+: ↑Jumping , ↑Bouncing• • • Extra Examples:» A spokesman for the dockyard said they hoped to launch the first submarine within two years.» On that type of aircraft carrier, a catapult was used to help launch aircraft.» The boats were launched in high seas.» When is the rocket due to be launched?» They plan to launch the rocket next year.verb [I or T] (BEGIN) ↑Verb Endings for launch ► B2 to begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such as a product: » The scheme was launched a year ago.» The airline will launch its new transatlantic service next month.» A devastating attack was launched on the rebel stronghold.» [+ adv/prep] UK After working for the company for several years she decided to launch out on her own and set up in business.Thesaurus+: ↑Inventing, designing and innovation , ↑Creating and producing• • • Extra Examples:» There are plans afoot to launch a new radio station.» The Glasgow-based company is to launch a stock-market flotation this summer.» The company is poised to launch its new advertising campaign.» The government is planning to launch a benchmarking scheme to guide consumers.» They're about to launch a campaign to unionize workers at all major discount supermarkets in the area. |
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