英语词汇“catapult”的翻译、意思、用法、释义-英汉双解词典

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单词	catapult
释义	catapult UK ['kæt.ə.pʌlt] US ['kætˌ-] noun countable ■a device which can throw objects at a high speed 投射器；石弩；弹射器 •In the past, armies used catapults to hurl heavy stones at enemy fortifications.古代军队使用石弩将重石投向敌人的防御工事。 •On that type of aircraft carrier, a catapult was used to help launch aircraft.那种航空母舰利用弹射器弹射飞机升空。 ■UK (US slingshot) (Australian also shanghai) ■a Y-shaped stick or piece of metal with a piece of elastic (= material that stretches) fixed to the top parts, used especially by children for shooting small stones （儿童玩的）弹弓 UK ['kæt.ə.pʌlt] US ['kætˌ-] verb transitive usually + adverb or preposition ■to throw someone or something with great force 把…射出，把…弹出 •When the two vehicles collided, he was catapulted forwards.两车相撞时，他被甩向了前方。 be catapulted into sth ■to suddenly experience a particular state, such as fame 突然经历；一跃而成 •The award for best actress meant that almost overnight she was catapulted into the limelight.获得最佳女演员奖意味着她几乎一夜之间成了公众关注的焦点。
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