launching pad

• Платформа или конструкция, с которой запускают ракету, снаряд или космический корабль. В переносном смысле — отправная точка или позиция, предоставляющая необходимые ресурсы или возможности для успешного начала нового предприятия, карьеры или проекта.

A platform or structure from which a rocket, missile, or spacecraft is launched. Figuratively, it refers to a starting point or position that provides the necessary resources or opportunities for a new venture, career, or project to begin successfully.

1. Physical launch siteB1formal

   A platform or area from which a rocket, missile, or spacecraft is launched.

   Стартовая площадка

   • The rocket was moved to the launching pad early in the morning.
   • Engineers inspected the launching pad before the countdown.
   • The space agency built a new launching pad for the mission.

2. Starting point for a career or projectB2informal

   A situation, position, or resource that helps someone begin a new career, project, or venture.

   Трамплин

   • This internship was a perfect launching pad for her career in journalism.
   • The small startup served as a launching pad for his entrepreneurial ambitions.
   • The university's research program acted as a launching pad for many scientific discoveries.