launching

• 名词，指船舰首次下水、新项目或事业的启动，或用力使某物开始运动。

A noun referring to the act of setting a vessel afloat for the first time, initiating a new project or venture, or propelling something with force.

1. Initial launch of a vesselB2formaltechnical

   The movement of a newly built ship or boat from land into water for the first time.

   下水

   • The launching of the aircraft carrier was witnessed by thousands.
   • Shipbuilders prepared for the launching ceremony with great care.
   • The old tradition of christening is still part of the launching process.
   • After months of construction, the launching finally took place in the harbor.

   同义词launch

2. Beginning of a new activityB1formal

   The act of starting or introducing something new, such as a project, a product, or an initiative.

   启动

   • The launching of the new software version is scheduled for next week.
   • They celebrated the successful launching of the community program.
   • The company's launching of a digital platform attracted many users.
   • The launching of the charity campaign raised significant funds from the start.

   同义词commencementdebutinaugurationinitiationintroductionlaunchstartunveiling

   反义词abolitioncancellationcessationclosurecompletionconclusionendfinishtermination

3. Propelling with forceB2formalscientific

   The act of thrusting or sending an object forward powerfully.

   发射

   • The launching of the rocket required precise calculations.
   • Engineers studied the launching mechanism for the projectile.
   • The launching of the satellite into orbit was a technical success.
   • Dynamic forces are critical during the launching phase of any missile.

   同义词dischargeejectionhurlinglaunchprojectionpropulsionthrustthrusting

• 动词，表示使某物开始运动、启动新的事业，或将火箭、船只等发射、送入空中或水中。

A verb used to indicate the act of setting something in motion, starting a new venture, or sending a rocket or ship into the air or water.

1. Send into the air or spaceB1formal

   To send a rocket, missile, or spacecraft into the air or space.

   发射

   • NASA launched a new satellite into orbit yesterday.
   • The company plans to launch a rocket to the moon.
   • They launched the missile from a remote base.

   同义词firepropelshoot

   反义词docklandrecallrecoverretrieve

2. Start or introduceB1formal

   To begin or introduce something new, such as a product, service, or campaign.

   推出

   • The company will launch its new smartphone next month.
   • They launched a marketing campaign to attract more customers.
   • The government launched a new initiative to reduce pollution.

   同义词begindebutestablishinaugurateinitiateintroduceroll outset in motionstartunveil

   反义词abolishceaseconcludediscontinueendhaltstopterminate

3. Start a career or ventureB2formal

   To begin a career, business, or project.

   开始

   • She launched her own fashion label after years of training.
   • He launched a successful startup in the tech industry.
   • They launched a new project to improve local infrastructure.

   同义词beginembark onestablishfoundinaugurateinitiatekick offset upstart

   反义词abandonceasediscontinueendhaltterminate