to launch
01
启动, 发起
to start an organized activity or operation
Transitive: to launch an activity or operation
例子
They plan to launch a marketing campaign to promote the event.
他们计划启动一场营销活动来推广这个活动。
He plans to launch a charity fundraiser to support local schools.
他计划发起一项慈善筹款活动来支持当地学校。
02
发射, 投掷
to push or throw something strongly
Transitive: to launch sth somewhere
例子
He launched the ball across the field with incredible strength.
他以惊人的力量将球发射过场地。
The athlete launched the javelin into the air, aiming for a new record.
运动员将标枪投掷到空中，目标是创造新纪录。
03
发射, 启动
to send an object, such as a satellite, missile, etc., into space
Transitive: to launch a satellite or missile
例子
The military launched a missile as part of a test exercise.
军方作为测试演习的一部分发射了一枚导弹。
NASA plans to launch a new satellite into orbit next month.
NASA计划下个月将一颗新卫星发射入轨道。
04
推出, 发布
to make a new product or provide a new service and introduce it to the public
Transitive: to launch a product or service
例子
The company will launch its new smartphone next week.
该公司将于下周推出其新智能手机。
The startup launched their innovative app to a global audience.
这家初创公司向全球观众推出了他们的创新应用。
05
扑向, 猛冲
to make a sudden, forceful motion
Intransitive: to launch to a direction
例子
The cat launched at the toy, pouncing on it with quick agility.
猫扑向玩具，以快速的敏捷性扑向它。
The dog launched toward the ball, eager to fetch it.
狗扑向球，急切地想把它捡回来。
06
发射, 起飞
to begin flight by taking off from the ground, typically using wind or mechanical assistance
Intransitive
Transitive: to launch an airborne object
例子
The pilot launched the hang glider smoothly from the top of the hill.
飞行员从山顶平稳地 发射 了悬挂式滑翔机。
The instructor demonstrated how to properly launch the paraglider.
教练演示了如何正确发射滑翔伞。
07
启动, 打开
to open or start an app or program on a computer or device
Transitive: to launch an app or program
例子
She clicked the icon to launch the app.
她点击图标以启动应用程序。
He launched the program to begin the project.
他启动了程序以开始项目。
08
启动, 运行
(of an application or computer program) to start working or operating
Intransitive
例子
The system will automatically launch after you log in.
登录后，系统将自动启动。
The app launched without any issues.
该应用程序启动时没有任何问题。
09
发射, 下水
to set a boat, ship, or similar vessel in motion by pushing it or letting it move into the water
例子
The team launched the new vessel with great excitement.
团队非常兴奋地下水了新船。
The fishermen launched their ship before the storm came.
渔民们在风暴来临之前下水了他们的船。
Launch
01
发射
the act of propelling with force
例子
The launch of the rocket shook the ground.
He gave the ball a powerful launch across the field.
02
摩托艇, 机动船
a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck
例子
They hired a launch to tour the coastline.
The launch carried passengers across the harbor.
03
发布, 推出
an event where a new product or publication is revealed or made available to the public for the first time
例子
The company held a launch for their new phone model.
该公司为其新手机型号举行了发布会。
The author attended a book launch to promote her latest novel.
作者参加了一个图书发布会来宣传她的最新小说。
