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to catapult
01
метать, резко бросать
to throw something or someone with a sudden and forceful motion
Transitive: to catapult sb/sth somewhere | to catapult sb/sth some distance
Примеры
The ski jump was designed to catapult skiers into the air for a thrilling descent.
Трамплин для прыжков на лыжах был разработан, чтобы катапультировать лыжников в воздух для захватывающего спуска.
02
поднимать, запускать
to cause someone or something to rise quickly to a much higher level of success, importance, or attention
Примеры
The film catapulted her to international fame.
Фильм вознёс её к международной славе.
Catapult
01
катапульта
a large weapon that was used in ancient times to throw stones or other objects with great force
Примеры
Modern historians study the mechanics and design of ancient catapults to better understand siege warfare technologies of the past.
Современные историки изучают механику и конструкцию древних катапульт, чтобы лучше понять технологии осадной войны прошлого.
02
a small hand-held device, typically Y-shaped with elastic, used to launch small stones or other projectiles
Примеры
He made a catapult from a branch and some rubber bands.
03
a mechanical device used to launch aircraft from the deck of a warship
Примеры
The fighter jet was launched using the carrier 's catapult.
