to catapult
01
발사하다, 강하게 던지다
to throw something or someone with a sudden and forceful motion
Transitive: to catapult sb/sth somewhere | to catapult sb/sth some distance
예시들
The ski jump was designed to catapult skiers into the air for a thrilling descent.
스키 점프는 스키어를 공중으로 발사하여 스릴 넘치는 하강을 할 수 있도록 설계되었습니다.
02
급상승시키다, 쏘아 올리다
to cause someone or something to rise quickly to a much higher level of success, importance, or attention
예시들
His invention catapulted him into the spotlight.
그의 발명은 그를 주목받는 위치로 급상승시켰다.
Catapult
01
캐터펄트, 투석기
a large weapon that was used in ancient times to throw stones or other objects with great force
예시들
Modern historians study the mechanics and design of ancient catapults to better understand siege warfare technologies of the past.
현대 역사학자들은 과거의 공성전 기술을 더 잘 이해하기 위해 고대 캐터펄트의 메커니즘과 디자인을 연구합니다.
02
a small hand-held device, typically Y-shaped with elastic, used to launch small stones or other projectiles
예시들
A catapult can send pebbles a surprising distance.
03
a mechanical device used to launch aircraft from the deck of a warship
예시들
Modern catapults on aircraft carriers use steam or electromagnetic power.
