| 单词 | launch |
| 释义 | launch (lɔːntʃ ) Word forms: launches , launching , launched 1. verb B2 To launch a rocket, missile, or satellite means to send it into the air or into space. NASA plans to launch a satellite to study cosmic rays. [VERB noun] The rocket was launched early this morning. [be VERB-ed] Synonyms: propel, fire, dispatch, discharge Launch is also a noun. This morning's launch of the space shuttle has been delayed. [+ of] 2. verb B2 To launch a ship or a boat means to put it into water, often for the first time after it has been built. There was no time to launch the lifeboats because the ferry capsized with such alarming speed. [VERB noun] Synonyms: set afloat, cast off, discharge, dispatch Launch is also a noun. The launch of a ship was a big occasion. [+ of] 3. verb To launch a large and important activity, for example a military attack, means to start it. Heavy fighting continued after the guerrillas launched their offensive. [VERB noun] The police have launched an investigation into the incident. [VERB noun] The President was on holiday when the coup was launched. [VERB noun] Synonyms: begin, start, open, initiate Launch is also a noun. ...the launch of a campaign to restore law and order. [+ of] 4. verb B2 If a company launches a new product, it makes it available to the public. Crabtree & Evelyn has just launched a new jam, Worcesterberry Preserve. [VERB noun] The company recently hired her as a model to launch its new range. [VERB noun] Launch is also a noun. The company's spending has also risen following the launch of a new Sunday magazine. [+ of] 5. countable noun [oft by NOUN] A launch is a large motorboat that is used for carrying people on rivers and lakes and in harbours. The captain was on the deck of the launch, steadying the boat for the pilot. We'll make a trip by launch to White Island. Phrasal verbs: launch into phrasal verb If you launch into something such as a speech, task, or fight, you enthusiastically start it. Horrigan launched into a speech about the importance of new projects. [VERB PARTICLE noun] Geoff has launched himself into fatherhood with great enthusiasm. [V pron-refl P n] Collocations: album launch Did you find it hard having the tour and album launch postponed? The Sun (2020) A few people from work came to our album launch. Times, Sunday Times (2012) On day three, I went to my boyfriend's album launch gig and halfway through the set wished I was at home in bed, despite the crowd going wild around me. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The privilege of writing this column is the regular invitations to book launches. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Despite the issues surrounding the book launch, sales of the book have been successful. ST (2010) I invited one to a book launch. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The new campaign has been forced to delay its launch after some companies failed to sign up in time. Times, Sunday Times (2010) He's just announced that software problems have delayed the launch until next spring. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The Bank has delayed the launch of its current account until next year. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The three decided to launch a magazine that had editorial depth and accuracy with the coffee-table design quality of lifestyle magazines. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It has occasionally attempted to launch a magazine dealing with theoretical and political issues in greater detail. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 First, she got married, then launched a magazine - ultimately not really suitable pastimes for a 19-year-old. Times, Sunday Times He launched the magazine in 1991, the first ever philosophy magazine worldwide. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the case of big asteroids, this would give scientists time to come up with a deflection plan and launch a mission to intercept. Globe and Mail I came across all 43 of my albums at my parents' a few months ago and have now launched a mission to complete them all. The Sun The catering worker, 61, launched a mission 17 years ago to visit every one in the country. The Sun It has since forcefully launched a mission to put itself on the world's cultural map. Times, Sunday Times These accelerators package all the information and contacts for you to strike out, find a co-founder and launch your product within a mere three months. Times,Sunday Times No manufacturer shall launch a product with a completely new connector. Times, Sunday Times Surely we could launch a product recall notice? The Sun One or two people can get together and launch a product almost overnight and you can do it all without begging for venture capital. Times, Sunday Times Not bad, given it has yet to launch a product. Times, Sunday Times I am delighted that, later this year, the government will take up my idea and launch this programme. Times, Sunday Times And it starts next week as we launch a programme of legislation that reaches right across our country, into every city, every community and every home. Times, Sunday Times The company launched the programme in 2014 to teach prisoners how to build and fix bicycles. Times, Sunday Times The company launched the programme after interviewing dozens of jobseekers who excelled in every area except maths. The Sun As a minister of state in 1980 he launched a programme to cut bureaucracy and waste. Times,Sunday Times Why not just launch this project and see how it goes? Christianity Today On top of the diocese's investment, just over a 1 million has been raised to launch the project. Times, Sunday Times That means it's the best day of the year to launch a project with people you like and trust. The Sun Initially, they tried to launch the project as a television idea set in the themed time of the 1960s. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Maths has been put on the agenda at job centres and with training providers, and an advertising campaign launched the project. Times, Sunday Times He and a group of supporters retake the battleship and launch a raid on the fortress in which the revolutionaries are holding the prisoners. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They organised their forces and launched a raid to take the owners by surprise. Times, Sunday Times The rebel commander of the group accused of launching the raid shrugged off the incident but warned that the country was now on the brink. Times, Sunday Times Cops believe two gang members watched the villa for days before launching the raid. The Sun The commandos waited for nightfall then launched a raid which took nine minutes. The Sun It’s a relatively simple way to launch a rocket, but it carries risks. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The mission was preparation for a project to launch a rocket into space for less than 1,000. Times, Sunday Times The carrier aircraft provides flexibility to launch the rocket from anywhere rather than just a fixed pad. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Two players compete on one screen to build, fuel, and launch their rocket first. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Each team must complete several stages in order to successfully launch their rocket. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It costs $50m-$100m to launch a satellite and one in ten launches ends in disaster. Times, Sunday Times He claimed he ordered his generals to fire it into space to launch a satellite. The Sun At launch the satellite had a mass of, with an expected operational lifespan of 12 years. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It aims to raise awareness of space and give students the opportunity to investigate, design, build and launch a satellite. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Reached a level such that time to launch a satellite dedicated space development agency was established in all countries. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But it's some exciting developments in your love life that launch a search for more living space. The Sun Police immediately launch a search. The Sun You have a rush of exciting ideas and inspiration that will launch a search for the kind of home that's also a workspace. The Sun But it's the sudden deepening of love that may launch a search for a new shared address. The Sun In its simplest form, selection-based search enables users to launch a search query by selecting text on any application on his desktop. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Instead of correcting any specific misunderstandings, launch a series of discussions. Times, Sunday Times A friend tells me that someone else plans to launch a series of cool, compact city guides. Times, Sunday Times Now ministers will launch a series of sites offering a wealth of detail about local health and education provision. Times, Sunday Times He will launch a series of initiatives in his first 100 days. Times, Sunday Times The body will now launch a series of consultations. The Sun Previous attempts by broadband companies to launch legal music services have failed. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The service was launched in Britain yesterday. Times, Sunday Times (2011) It said yesterday that becoming a bank would allow it to launch new services, including a savings account and credit card. Times,Sunday Times (2020) An incident as he waited for a cancer clinic prompted him to launch the site. The Sun His appetite for celebrities and pop culture led him to launch the site as a hobby. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Shortly after its launch the site was temporarily brought down due to heavy traffic. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 At launch the site has over 12,000 pieces of public art mapped with over 600 new works mapped as of 05/09/2012. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the months after its launch the site grew its client base substantially through word of mouth and online marketing. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Why, with the three points already guaranteed, did he not launch a strike move? Times, Sunday Times However, as they prepare to launch a strike, the mission becomes increasingly dangerous. The Sun He also said that a decision to launch a strike should be made soon. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Many employees launched a strike that paralyzed the normal operation of the company. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The consortium hoped to launch the venture in spring 2019, but this has not yet happened. Times,Sunday Times They have to do with picking the right opportunity, finding the right time to launch a venture, financing the venture and so on. Times, Sunday Times The couple are fundraising and hope to launch their venture in a few weeks. Times, Sunday Times It recently launched a venture fund for creative start-ups. Times, Sunday Times In 1996, she had another try at being an entrepreneur, launching a venture specialising in finding work for nurses. Times,Sunday Times Water giants are set to launch a wave of appeals against the industry watchdog after it imposes one of the toughest financial settlements in years. Times,Sunday Times And firms judged to be 'dominant' in towns or cities would be prevented from launching a wave of new services when rivals start up. The Sun As a result, the city council and the mayor launched a wave of evictions against the squatters. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He wants to raise 10,000 to launch a website. The Sun She decided to launch a website that would sell designer brands online. Times, Sunday Times He said that they planned to boost manufacturing capability and launch a website. Times, Sunday Times Later this month it will launch a website to allow online gorilla tracking. Times, Sunday Times They used 20,000 of savings to launch a website and employ three people. Times, Sunday Times Police are still hunting suspects and last month launched a fresh appeal for information. Times, Sunday Times (2016) All the main overseas aid charities, including the British Red Cross, Oxfam and Unicef, have launched appeals. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Both her parents have already suffered from cancer and friends have launched an appeal to raise cash for massive medical bills. The Sun (2015) As well as launching spectacular marketing offensives, the banks have offered huge salaries to poach top managers from traditional houses. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Security forces launched the offensive against the city at dawn Sunday in a concerted bid to restore the rebel city to state control. Times, Sunday Times (2011) This year they have launched a product offensive and have major new models on the way, including new A, B and M-Class cars. The Sun (2011) With a group of friends, he fashioned a modest launch ramp from snow and spent a day, from dawn to dusk, practising. Times, Sunday Times It's about flying as high and as long as you can, using that big wake as a launch ramp. Times, Sunday Times After this, follow the paved road as it turns right past the launch ramp for a short climb up the hill. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The lighthouse included a launch ramp for a lifeboat, as well as an old naval carronade for firing blank charges as a crude foghorn. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A surfaced launch ramp and parking facilities are also present upon entrance of the lake. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The launch successfully placed the satellite into a molniya orbit. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The launch successfully placed both satellites into a geosynchronous transfer orbit. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 After some initial problems with the remote launch control the rocket launched successfully just after 1 pm and reached the maximum altitude of 8.2 km. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 No. 9 boat was also launched successfully. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The first satellite launched successfully. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The third stage of the launch system malfunctioned, and the emergency escape system was activated. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The designers of the ride wanted to simulate being fired out of a cannon and subsequently set about prototyping a launch system. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The launch system simulated flight conditions with strap-on boosters pushing the central core forward. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A launch system includes the launch vehicle, the launch pad, and other infrastructure. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the preceding year it became apparent that the current launch system and location of the station on the stone peir had a few shortfalls. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 With no party coasting to victory, the manifesto launches are the best chance left in the diary to try to win over voters. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The manifesto launch was heavily focused on projecting an image of the party as fiscally responsible. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Tomorrow they will attempt to recapture lost ground with the launch of their manifesto . Times, Sunday Times (2010) It will officially launch at the end of this month. Times, Sunday Times The development will officially launch next year, with apartments priced from 2 million for a one-bedroom property. Times, Sunday Times No confirmation on when the channel will officially launch. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The charity will be officially launched after the coronavirus crisis. The Sun It officially launched the sale of its core business, which includes search, mail and news sites, last week. Times, Sunday Times A space shuttle launch probably produced less. Times, Sunday Times Each shuttle launch used to cost $1 billion. Times, Sunday Times Ideally, the stamps used relate to the celebration (for instance, space stamps for a shuttle launch). Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 If dividing total program costs over a given number of launches, a high shuttle launch rate would result in lower per-launch costs. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The attraction puts guests through a simulated shuttle launch. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 On occasions a space launch has had to be delayed until scientists were certain that the rocket would enter a 'junk-free' zone. Times, Sunday Times Many of the safety issues that affected the incident 'rose not from the novelty of the space launch test flight but from factors already known elsewhere in transportation', he said. Times, Sunday Times The preparations mimic those of a classic space launch. canada.com By re-using rockets he hopes to undercut the competition in the commercial space launch business by at least a third. Times, Sunday Times Proposed uses include tourism and commerce, communications, wind generation and low-cost space launch. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 发起 Japanese: 進水させる |
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