剑桥高阶英汉双解词典 - launch collapse

launch
[UK]/lɔ:ntʃ/ [US]/lɑ:ntʃ/
noun [C]
EVENT 事件
A
* an event to celebrate or introduce something new
启动仪式，发布会，发表会

1. How much champagne will we need for the launch?
这次发表会我们需要多少香槟？

2. Illness prevented her attending the launch party for her latest novel.
她因病无法出席为她新近推出的小说举办的庆祝派对。

[UK]/lɔ:ntʃ/ [US]/lɑ:ntʃ/
noun [C]
LEAVE LAND 离开陆地
A
* when a ship is sent to see, or a rocket into space, for the first time
下水（船首次出航）；发射（火箭首次升空）

1. The launch of the space shuttle was delayed for 24 hours because of bad weather.
因天气情况不佳，太空船的发射延迟了24个小时。

[UK]/lɔ:ntʃ/ [US]/lɑ:ntʃ/
noun [C]
BOAT 船
* a boat which has an engine and carries passengers for short distances, especially on a lake or a river, or from the land to a larger boat
（尤指河或湖上的）汽艇，游艇，摩托艇

[UK]/lɔ:ntʃ/ [US]/lɑ:ntʃ/
verb
BEGIN 开始
I [I or T]
* to begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such as a product
启动，推出，发起

1. The scheme was launched a year ago.
这项计划是一年前开始实施的。

2. The airline will launch its new transatlantic service next month.
这家航空公司下个月将开辟一条新的跨越大西洋的航线。

3. A devastating attack was launched on the rebel stronghold.
向叛军堡垒发起了猛烈的进攻。

4. [+ adv/prep] UK After working for the company for several years she decided to launch out on her own and set up in business.
在该公司工作数年后，她决定在商界自立门户。

[UK]/lɔ:ntʃ/ [US]/lɑ:ntʃ/
verb
SEND 发送
A [T]
* to send something out, such as a new ship into water or a rocket into space
使（新船）下水；发射（火箭）

1. A spokesman for the dockyard said they hoped to launch the first submarine within two years.
船厂发言人说他们希望在两年内让第一艘潜艇下水。

2. to launch a missile
发射导弹

launch yourself
mainly UK
* to jump with great force
猛跳，猛地一跃，猛扑

1. The defender launched himself at the attacking player, bringing him to the ground.
防守队员猛地扑向进攻者，把他摔倒在地。

[UK]/lɔ:ntʃ/ [US]/lɑ:ntʃ/
verb
phrasal verb launch into sth
* to start saying something or criticizing something with a lot of energy or anger
发起，开始（评说、批评等）

1. He launched into a verbal attack on her handling of the finances.
他对她的财务管理方式进行了一番抨击。

柯林斯COBUILD高阶英汉双解学习词典 - launch collapse

launch ★★★★☆
1.VERB 动词发射（火箭、导弹或卫星） To launch a rocket, missile, or satellite means to send it into the air or into space.

【语法信息】：V n

【搭配模式】：oft N of n

  • NASA plans to launch a satellite to study cosmic rays...

    美国国家航空航天局计划发射一颗卫星上天，对宇宙射线进行研究。

  • A Delta II rocket was launched from Cape Canaveral early this morning.

    今天一早，一枚“德尔塔”Ⅱ型火箭在卡纳维拉尔角发射升空。

  • Launch is also a noun.

    • This morning's launch of the space shuttle Columbia has been delayed.

      原定今早“哥伦比亚”号航天飞机的发射已被推迟。

2.VERB 动词使（船）下水；使（新船）首次下水 To launch a ship or a boat means to put it into water, often for the first time after it has been built.

【语法信息】：V n

  • There was no time to launch the lifeboats because the ferry capsized with such alarming speed.

    渡轮瞬间倾覆，根本没时间放救生艇下水。

  • Launch is also a noun.

    • The launch of a ship was a big occasion.

      新船下水是件大事。

3.VERB 动词开展（重大活动）；发起，发动（军事袭击等） To launch a large and important activity, for example a military attack, means to start it.

【语法信息】：V n

  • Heavy fighting has been going on after the guerrillas had launched their offensive...

    游击队发起攻击后，激烈的战斗一直持续不断。

  • The police have launched an investigation into the incident...

    警方已对该事件展开调查。

  • The President was on holiday when the coup was launched.

    政变发动时，总统正在度假。

  • Launch is also a noun.

    • ...the launch of a campaign to restore law and order.

      发起一场旨在恢复法律和秩序的运动

4.VERB 动词推出，发布（新产品） If a company launches a new product, it makes it available to the public.

【语法信息】：V n

  • Crabtree & Evelyn has just launched a new jam, Worcesterberry Preserve...

    瑰珀翠刚推出一款新果酱——伍斯特浆果果酱。

  • Marks & Spencer recently hired model Linda Evangelista to launch its new range.

    玛莎百货最近聘请模特儿琳达·埃万杰利斯塔为其发布新系列产品。

  • Launch is also a noun.

    • The company's spending has also risen following the launch of a new Sunday magazine.

      发行一本新周日杂志后，公司的开支也跟着上升。

5.N-COUNT 可数名词（在江河、湖泊和港口载人的）大型汽艇 A launch is a large motorboat that is used for carrying people on rivers and lakes and in harbours.

【搭配模式】：also by N

  • The captain was on the deck of the launch, steadying the boat for the pilot...

    船长站在汽艇甲板上为领航员保向。

  • We'll make a trip by launch to White Island.

    我们将乘汽艇到怀特岛。

相关词组：
launch into

牛津高阶英汉双解 第7版 - launch collapse

☞ launch
launch / lC:ntF / verb [VN]
1. to start an activity, especially an organized one
   开始从事,发起,发动(尤指有组织的活动):
   to launch an appeal / an inquiry / an investigation / a campaign
   开始进行上诉/质询/调查/一场运动
   to launch an attack / invasion
   发起攻击；发动侵略
2. to make a product available to the public for the first time
   (首次)上市,发行:
   a party to launch his latest novel
   他最新小说的首发式
   The new model will be launched in July.
   新型号产品将在七月推出。
3. to put a ship or boat into the water, especially one that has just been built
   使(船,尤指新船)下水:
   The navy is to launch a new warship today.
   海军今天有一艘新军舰要下水。
   The lifeboat was launched immediately.
   那艘救生艇被立刻放下了水。
4. to send sth such as a spacecraft , weapon, etc. into space, into the sky or through water
   发射；把(航天器、武器等)发射上天；水中发射:
   to launch a communications satellite
   发射通信衞星
   to launch a missile / rocket / torpedo
   发射导弹/火箭/鱼雷
5. ~ yourself at, from, etc. sth ~ yourself forwards, etc. to jump forwards with a lot of force
   猛扑向前:
   Without warning he launched himself at me.
   他突然向我猛扑过来。
 PHRASAL VERBS 
▪ 'launch into sth | 'launch yourself into sth
   to begin sth in an enthusiastic way, especially sth that will take a long time
   (热情地)开始做,投入:
   He launched into a lengthy account of his career.
   他开始罗罗嗦嗦地讲述自己的工作经历。
▪ 7launch 'out
   to do sth new in your career, especially sth more exciting
   开始从事,投身于(新的、尤指更令人兴奋的事业):
   It's time I launched out on my own.
   该是我自己创业的时候了。 noun1. [usually sing.] the action of launching sth; an event at which sth is launched
   (航天器的)发射；(船的)下水；(产品的)上市；(事件的)发起:
   the successful launch of the Ariane rocket
   阿里亚娜火箭的成功发射
   a product launch
   产品的投放市场
   The official launch date is in May.
   正式的发行日期是在五月。
2. a large boat with a motor
   大型汽艇；机动大舢板；交通艇

牛津搭配语词典 第2版 - launch collapse

launch

I. noun

• ADJECTIVE commercial, official, press (esp. BrE), public The commercial ~ was the end of 2007. | She is signing copies of her book at the official ~. | successful | imminent (esp. BrE), upcoming | planned, scheduled the postponement of the scheduled ~ on July 7 | soft (= in stages) A couple of days ago we opened up the website for a soft ~. | book, campaign (esp. BrE), product | balloon, missile, rocket, satellite, shuttle

• VERB + LAUNCH get (sth) ready for, prepare (sth) for They are preparing for the ~ of the new campaign next month. | announce | celebrate, mark a big Hollywood event to mark the ~ of the movie | go ahead with | coincide with (esp. BrE) The show is timed to coincide with the ~ of a new book on the subject. | attend (esp. BrE), go to, speak at (esp. BrE) | plan, schedule The official product ~ was scheduled for 2009. | delay, postpone

• LAUNCH + NOUN date | party (= for a product or book) | facility (esp. AmE), pad, platform, site one of the world's largest ocean-going ~ platforms

• PREPOSITION after the ~, following the ~, since the ~ In the six months since its ~ the car has sold extremely well. | at a/the ~ I met her at the ~ of her new book. | ~ for a spring ~ for the new TV system

II. verb

Launch is used with these nouns as the subject: government, rocket
Launch is used with these nouns as the object: appeal, application, assault, attack, balloon, barrage, bid, blitz, blog, boat, bombardment, business, campaign, career, channel, collection, company, competition, counter-attack, coup, crackdown, crusade, division, drive, effort, enquiry, exhibition, expedition, firm, fund, helicopter, hunt, initiative, insurrection, invasion, investigation, label, lifeboat, magazine, manifesto, missile, mission, movement, network, newspaper, offensive, offering, onslaught, operation, petition, phase, plan, product, programme, project, raid, range, rebellion, report, revolution, rocket, satellite, scheme, search, service, ship, shuttle, spacecraft, strike, system, torpedo, venture, version, volley, war, wave, website

牛津英语同义词学习词典 - launch collapse

launch verb
⇨ introduce 1 (launch the appeal) ⇨ present 1 (launch a book) ⇨ shoot (launch a missile) launch

noun

launch ♦︎ opening ♦︎ premiere ♦︎ first nightThese are all words for an event at which an activity is officially started, or a product is made available to the public for the first time. 这些词均表示某项活动的正式开始或产品的首次上市。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆at the launch / opening / premiere / first night◆a successful / public launch / opening / premiere◆a / an formal / official launch / opening◆to go to / attend the launch / opening / premiere / first night◆to get ready for / prepare for / announce / coincide with / speak at / delay / postpone the launch / opening◆a launch / an opening party■ launch [countable, usually singular] (especially business 尤用于商业) an event at which an activity is officially started, or a product is made available to the public for the first time （活动的）开始，发起；（产品的）上市，发行◆Speaking at a recent product launch, he said that the company would continue to diversify.在最近一次新品发布活动中，他说公司将继续实施多元化经营。◆The official launch date is in May.正式的发行日期是在5月。ⓘ The sort of activity for which people hold a launch are a campaign, a competition, a scheme, a programme, an exhibition, and an appeal. * launch适用的活动包括campaign、competition、scheme、programme、exhibition和appeal。   see also launch ⇨ introduce verb 1 , launch ⇨ present verb 1 ■ opening [countable, usually singular] a ceremony to celebrate the start of a public event or the first time a new building, road, etc. is used 开幕式；落成典礼◆Tickets are now available for the opening of the Olympic Games.奥运会开幕式入场券现正发售。◆I've been asked to attend the official opening of the new hospital.我获邀出席新医院的开院典礼。   see also open ⇨ begin ■ premiere ˈpremieə(r); NAmE prɪˈmɪr, prɪˈmjɪr [countable] the first public performance of a film or play （电影或戏剧的）首映，首演◆He was unable to attend the world premiere of his new play.他没能出席他的新剧的世界首演。◆The movie will have its premiere in July.这部电影将于7月首映。▸ premiere

verb

 [transitive, intransitive] ◆The play was premiered at the Birmingham Rep in 2006.该剧于2006年在伯明翰轮演剧场首次公演。◆His new movie premieres in New York this week.他的新电影本周在纽约首映。■ ˌfirst ˈnight [countable, usually singular] the first public performance of a play （戏剧的）首场，首演◆I got tickets for the first night of 'Romeo and Juliet'.我搞到了《罗密欧与朱丽叶》的首演门票。NOTE 辨析 Premiere or first night?The premiere of a film or play is a very special occasion to which famous people, journalists, actors, etc. are invited. First night is used to talk about plays much more than films; it does not have to be a new play, but is often a new production of a play that has been performed before; it can be a large, important production or a small, unknown one. * premiere指电影首映或戏剧首演的仪式，届时会有知名人士、记者、演员等应邀出席。first night更多指戏剧的首演而非电影的首映，所公演的常常是重新排练的老剧目而不一定是新剧目；可以是大制作的重头戏，也可以是小制作的低知名度剧目◆The first night of the school play is just days away and the cast still don't know their lines.离校剧首演只有几天时间了，可演员们连台词还没背熟呢。

新牛津英语同义词词典 - launch collapse

launch

verb
1 he ordered his crewmen to launch a boat
SET AFLOAT , float; put to sea, put into the water, send down the slipway.

2 they've launched the shuttle
PROPEL , fire, discharge, project, send forth, eject, dispatch; throw, cast, hurl, let fly, shoot, send; blast off, take off, lift off.

3 Amnesty international has launched an emergency appeal
ESTABLISH , begin, start, found, activate, initiate, instigate, institute, inaugurate, set up, bring out, create, organize, introduce, open; originate, pioneer, embark on, usher in, set in motion, get going, get under way, lay the foundations of, lay the first stone of, sow the seeds of, bring into being, mastermind, float, debut, roll out; start the ball rolling; informal kick off; formal commence.

4 he launched into a tirade against the government
START , burst into, break into, begin, embark on, get going on; formal commence.

词源记忆 - launch collapse

launch 发动，发射
来自lance, 长矛，原指掷出长矛，引申词义发射，发动。