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单词 rocket
释义 rocket

rocket /ˈrɒk.ɪt/ aep /ˈrɑː.kɪt/

noun (DEVICE)
1
B2 [C] a large cylinder-shaped object that moves very fast by forcing out burning gases, used for space travel or as a weapon:
» They launched a rocket to the planet Venus.» The rebels were firing anti-tank rockets.Thesaurus+: ↑Bombs and missilesThesaurus+: ↑Space travel
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F0 [C] (ALSO skyrocket) a type of firework that flies up into the air before exploding
Thesaurus+: ↑Fireworks
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Extra Examples:» The countdown to the rocket launch will begin at 9.00 a.m.» The rear sections of the rocket fell away.» The rocket arced gracefully into the sky.» The rocket blew up on the launch pad.» If there's any doubt about the rocket's engines, we ought to cancel the launch.
noun [U] UK (US arugula) (PLANT)
F0 a plant whose long green leaves are used in saladsThesaurus+: ↑Types of vegetable , ↑Plants in general
verb [I often + adv/prep] (ALSO skyrocket) informal ↑Verb Endings for rocket
F0 to rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success: » House prices in the north are rocketing (up).» Their team rocketed to the top of the League.» Sharon Stone rocketed to fame in the film 'Basic Instinct'.Thesaurus+: ↑Value and price increasesThesaurus+: ↑Increasing and intensifying
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