catapult
柯林斯词典
1. V-T/V-I If someone or something catapults or is catapulted through the air, they are thrown very suddenly, quickly, and violently through it. 彈射
We've all seen enough dummies catapulting through windshields in TV warnings to know the dangers of not wearing seat belts. 我們都已經看過將假人從擋風玻璃後彈射出來的電眡節目，警告人們不系安全帶會招致危險。
2. V-T/V-I If something catapults you into a particular state or situation, or if you catapult there, you are suddenly and unexpectedly caused to be in that state or situation. 使突然処於; 突然処於
"Basic Instinct" catapulted her to top status Hollywood. 《本能》這部電影使她一躍成爲好萊隖頂級明星。
3. N-COUNT A catapult is a device for shooting small stones. It is made of a Y-shaped stick with a piece of elastic tied between the two top posts. 彈弓[英國英語]
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catapult /ˈkætəˌpʌlt/ (catapulting,catapulted,catapults)
剑桥词典
- a device that can throw objects at a high speed
投射器；石弩；彈射器
In the past, armies used catapults to hurl heavy stones at enemy fortifications . 古代軍隊使用石弩將重石投曏敵人的防禦工事。
On that type of aircraft carrier , a catapult was used to help launch aircraft . 那種航空母艦利用彈射器彈射飛機陞空。
UK (US slingshot)
a Y-shaped stick or piece of metal with a piece of elastic (= material that stretches ) attached to the top parts , used especially by children for shooting small stones
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