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Rocket
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火箭
a jet engine with liquid or solid fuel that is propelled by a burning gas stream
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火箭
a spacecraft that moves up by the force of the gases produced when the fuel burns
Example
The rocket lifted off from the launch pad, carrying a satellite into orbit around Earth.
The space agency celebrated the successful test of a prototype rocket intended for future Mars missions.
The rocket ’s engines ignited, generating the thrust needed to overcome Earth 's gravity and reach space.
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火箭菜, 芝麻菜
erect European annual often grown as a salad crop to be harvested when young and tender
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火箭, 烟花
sends a firework display high into the sky
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火箭, 信号火箭
propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon
to rocket
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迅速增长, 突然增加
(of a price, amount, etc.) to increase suddenly and significantly
Example
The price of crude oil rocketed after the announcement of the supply cut.
Housing prices have rocketed in the city due to high demand and limited supply.
Shares in the tech company rocketed following the release of their innovative new product.
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火箭推进, 发射
propel with a rocket
