英语词汇“launch”的意思、释义、用法解释及翻译-春雷网

launch¹

verb lɔːn(t)ʃ

[with object]

1Set (a boat) in motion by pushing it or allowing it to roll into the water.
使（船）下水
the town's lifeboat was launched to rescue the fishermen
镇上的救生艇被送下水营救渔民。
Example sentencesExamples
- Everyone scattered as some fetched the remains of the food from the kitchen and others launched the boats into the water quickly in readiness.
- The speed and the angle of sinking made it extremely difficult to launch the life boats and the first one that did get into the water spilled its occupants into the sea.
- If you're looking for a place to launch your boat, I know just the place.
- The ferry stopped, launched a boat and picked them up - they had paddled 14 miles across the Channel - at 7am.
- They are expected to have the capacity to launch speed vessels and allow helicopters to operate from their decks.
- On Thursday we arrived and were told we couldn't launch boats for a rescue because the local governments were saying the military was taking over.
- The borough council wants to build the slipway on the Hangings to allow the fire and rescue service to launch its boat into the Avon as near as possible to the junction with the Severn.
- Fire and rescue services were alerted and an inflatable boat was launched.
- They launched the inshore boat and hovercraft to rescue the un-named man with scores of day-trippers, enjoying the sun and seaside, looking on.
- Strong northerly winds caused a half-metre drop from expected water levels, which meant it was not safe to launch the vessel, experts said.
- The boats are launched from a slipway into the island's precarious harbour, steered through lulls in the surf and out to passing ships to trade or to load freight.
- At first light on Saturday, three boats were launched, searching the river from the bridge as far away as Levitstown, four miles downstream.
- Could it be that there are no places to launch boats into our river?
- He said the group had no immediate plans to launch another boat toward the disputed waters.
- It means there are now only limited places along the coastline to launch boats, windsurfers or water bikes.
- Both Whitby's lifeboats had to be launched to rescue five canoeists who put out to sea in a force nine gale on Saturday.
- Road ends do not have boat ramps, nor is there sufficient water to launch a boat from a trailer at most road ends.
- I would like to know then if I would be allowed to launch my boat in the harbour and leave my car there for safe keeping as I had to buy my licence for my boat at Portnet.
- Colleagues who saw the incident from the shore launched a rescue boat and pulled Miss Brown on board.
- Scouts on watch spotted the diver and kept visual contact while other scouts and adult leaders launched a small boat to rescue the diver.
Synonyms
set afloat, float
put to sea, put into the water, send down the slipway
1. 1.1 Set (a newly built ship or boat) afloat for the first time with an official ceremony.
  使（新船）初次下水
  the ship was launched in 1843 by Prince Albert
  这艘船是1843年由阿尔伯特亲王主持下水的。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The Queen Mother had a long association with the HMS Ark Royal, having launched the ship in 1981 as well as the previous ship of the same name in 1950.
  The new purpose built vessel was officially launched to serve the Zeebrugge - Waterford route.
  It was officially launched at a ceremony at Skipton Castle on Tuesday.
  The other vessel involved was the newly launched steamship Chanticleer, which had been undertaking sea trials at the measured mile at Skelmorlie.
  The Minister for the Marine will visit the club early next month to officially launch the boat.
  Two European-owned companies plan to launch new ships this year as well.
  The celebrity and fundraiser took time out to officially launch a new boat for disabled people at the Sailing Club at the weekend.
  The new purpose-built vessel was officially launched on Monday week last to serve the Rotterdam to Waterford route.
  Where the banks of the Clyde once teemed with forests of shipbuilding cranes, launching huge vessels into the river every week, only ghosts remain of this once world-beating industry.
  ‘We installed this just before Christmas and the ship will be launched in April,’ he said.
  He joked: ‘George launched a ship in Belfast and it was three miles out at sea before he let go of the bottle.’
  It was a gift from a visiting Greek shipping tycoon who had just launched a new ship called Inca.
  This ship was launched in 1937, saw considerable action in the Mediterranean, and was also ultimately responsible for the sinking of the Bismarck.
  Fincantieri were awarded the contract for the Etna in July 1995, and the ship was launched in July 1997.
  The ship was launched in 1843 and was the first screw driven iron ship to cross the Atlantic.
2. 1.2 Send (a missile, satellite, or spacecraft) on its course.
  发射（人造卫星、导弹或航天器）
  they launched two Scud missiles
  他们发射了两枚飞毛腿导弹。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Of course, the U.S. will remain opposed to India launching satellites that have American parts.
  That approach would require much more than sending bombers and launching missiles against terrorists already discovered and recorded.
  Cruise missiles were launched at the wrong targets.
  A space war, in which each nation launches its own missile destroying satellites, could be thwarted by a bucket of gravel, according to a report submitted to the United Nations.
  The radar's job is to figure out which is the real warhead, so that missile interceptors can be launched to try to stop them.
  Two months later, although not missile related but even more explosive, the Soviets launched the Sputnik I satellite.
  As aircraft weapons came along, they were supposed to fire them, release bombs and later launch missiles.
  Like rockets, a missile can be launched from a single tube or from multiple tubes.
  The space race reaches new lands when the Russian Space Agency launches Nigeria's first satellite.
  Look, if we saw a nuclear weapon on a missile about to be launched at us, I don't think anybody would disagree, we would have the right to destroy it.
  Does each decoy need to be launched separately, or can warheads and decoys all be launched on a single missile?
  Even before a single missile has been launched there has been significant collateral damage, all of it on our own side.
  A space launch vehicle to launch satellites is different than a ballistic missile.
  The missile can be launched from a mobile launcher and takes about eleven minutes to reach its target.
  A traditional chemical rocket would launch the spacecraft out of Earth orbit.
  They have six weapons tubes, used for launching both torpedoes and missiles, and can dive to depths greater than 300 metres.
  In 1957, the USSR launched the Sputnik, the first artificial earth satellite.
  In the course of the Desert Storm war he launched missiles against Saudi Arabia and Israel.
  They plan to launch the satellites on decommissioned Russian missiles.
  The missile can also be launched immediately without tracking when an unexpected target appears.
  Synonyms
  send into orbit, put into orbit
  blast off, take off, lift off
3. 1.3with object and adverbial of direction Hurl (something) forcefully.
  投掷
  a chair was launched at him
  一把椅子向他扔了过来。
  Example sentencesExamples
  In an instant, both guns were firing away, launching a volley of shells at the remaining enemy Genos.
  But Pujols kept his head down, fully extended his arms and went with the pitch, launching it over the center field wall.
  Then he takes one giant stride down the pitch and launches the final ball of the over for six over mid-on.
  Synonyms
  throw, hurl, fling, pitch, lob, toss, cast, let fly, propel, project
  fire, shoot
  informal chuck, heave, sling
4. 1.4launch oneselfwith adverbial of direction Make a sudden energetic movement.
  （人）猛然一动，蓦地弹起
  I launched myself out of bed
  我猛地跳下床。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Caitlin launched herself at him - a sudden spinning kick knocking him backwards.
  Then I switch hands again, pull back ever so briefly and then launch myself forwards, pushing him back into the floor as we swap positions.
  She launched herself at him, pushing a surprised Adam back into the snow and landing on top of him.
  As I opened the door, Meg the sheepdog puppy rushed in past me, and launched herself at him with maximum possible excitement at finding him.
  I launched myself at him, pushing him against the wall and pinning him there with my fists against his chest.
  She had turned from the mirror, eyes glistening with tears, and launched herself into his arms.
  The woman pushed Bill aside, her movements a blur as she launched herself at the dark figure.
  I declare this a lifetime top-ten paddle even before a sea lion launches itself onto a rock and poses, head straight up.
  Though just under five feet tall and about five and a half stones in weight, she had no second thoughts about launching herself at the considerably heftier intruder.
  Their coats streamed back in a sudden breeze launching itself through the prison.
  He lifted his legs above his torso and pushed swiftly away, launching himself onto his feet.
  Finally, as half-time approached, Glass almost broke the deadlock with a 25-yard shot that had Marshall launching himself across the goal to save.
  It is at the roadside vendor's that they energetically launch themselves into some tough wrangling.
  His opponent, a year or two older but still barely a teenager, winces and, fighting back tears of humiliation, launches himself in a flurry of wheeling punches.
  In a sudden blur of movement she launched herself across the office in my direction.
  Sudden anger boiled up from her and she launched herself at the man.
5. 1.5 Utter (criticism or a threat) vehemently.
  猛烈地批评；强硬地威胁
  he launched a biting attack on BBC chiefs
  他尖锐地批评了英国广播公司的头儿们。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The answer included the launching of various legal challenges and the creation of an anglophone lobby group.
  They launch Denial of Service attacks against websites (including ours) on a daily basis.
  Wyatt also wants to introduce a specific offence for launching denial of service attacks, removing a potential grey area in existing laws.
  He went on to launch a characteristically scathing attack on the newspaper, and on the eyewitness testimonies of the night in question.
  With the Chinese New Year approaching, migrant workers across China are launching protests to demand the payment of outstanding wages.
  The scenario is plausible as a way of launching denial of service attacks preventing the internal operations of a firm.
  He launched a frenzied personal attack on the economist, criticising everything from his economics to his politics.
  He launched an immediate counter attack by accusing his leader of over reacting.
  He is always trying to sound reasonable even when he is making outrageous demands and launching threats.
  Ahead of the inauguration, the state media launched new attacks against him in a bid to influence his speech.
2Start or set in motion (an activity or enterprise)
开始（某一活动）；创办（企业）；使…开始运作
the government is to launch a £1.25 million publicity campaign
政府准备发起一场耗资125万英镑的宣传运动。
Example sentencesExamples
- The director said the institute has launched a pioneer project to support the organic farming of crops, fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
- Earlier this year, the Minster authorities launched the Development Campaign.
- Congratulations are due to the Scottish business leaders who had the vision and enterprise to launch this project.
- But what about a person who opts out of his area of learning to launch an enterprise suited to his taste?
- Nor could he use it as collateral to raise a loan to develop it, or to launch an alternative enterprise.
- A left challenge to New Labour was launched at a vibrant convention of the left in the Brent East constituency last week.
- The Buy a Brick Campaign was launched to coincide with the start of building work on the hospice site, and was a simple and practical way for supporters to contribute to the appeal.
- She and her colleagues launched the project a few days ago and it's really taken off.
- He's begun by launching an emotive advertising campaign.
- The Yorkshire Project was launched in 1999 with the aim of re-establishing a wild population of the birds in northern England.
- Within hours of its passage, media reform activists were talking about launching a campaign to have other cities do the same.
- Tenants and local community activists also held a public meeting on the Thursday night to launch the Campaign For A No Vote.
- The Commonwealth Youth Program has agreed to make available a sum of £20,000 to launch a Youth Enterprise Development Fund.
- After the poll tax was defeated in 1991 Scottish Militant Labour was launched as an open political party.
- Unicef, Plan and other organisations launched a campaign last June to create awareness of the importance of birth registration.
- So I knocked off an incredibly quick webpage launching the Campaign For Better Namesakes.
- But at the same time he added that he could not succumb to anybody's criticism when it comes to launching developmental activities with his own funds.
- He said Martin wanted to launch campaigns to ‘bring some common sense and decency’ into the British legal system.
- Anti-abortion activists launched a petition campaign on January 22 in a bid to overturn the veto.
- This week I launched the Making Good Decisions programme for councillors and commissioners.
Synonyms
set in motion, get going, get under way, start, begin, embark on, usher in, initiate, put in place, instigate, institute, inaugurate, set up, bring out, organize, introduce, open
establish, found, originate, create, pioneer, lay the foundations of, lay the first stone of, bring into being, activate, mastermind, float, debut, roll out
start the ball rolling
informal kick off
formal commence
1. 2.1 Introduce (a new product or publication) to the public for the first time.
  推出（新产品，出版物）
  two new Ford models are to be launched in the US next year
  福特明年将在美国推出两款新车。
  Example sentencesExamples
  We do limited press, depending on when we are launching a new product.
  The firm launched its product at the end of last year, and already has dozens of customers.
  One of the largest companies in the world will be launching a new product in Zambia tomorrow.
  As it happens I will be launching a new product soon that includes some of these elements.
  Point two, should a company have to consult all minority, victim support and disability groups to make sure that are not about to cause offence to anyone before launching a product?
  The publication was launched with members of the Green Party at London's City Hall this week.
  A few exhibitors chose to launch their new products at the show.
  Today, the association was launching a publication called Reinventing the Town Hall, which includes the results of the competitions at the four authorities and the startling findings.
  Some companies have also launched new products at the fair, the Chief Executive of Innovative Trade Fairs pointed out.
  Steve is now looking forward to launching his product in Croydon after its success in Brighton.
  New products will also be launched at these exhibitions.
  The firm, which makes home security storage systems, is launching a new product at this year's Chelsea Flower Show.
  How a product is launched is an important issue.
  We acknowledge that we have chosen an unfortunate time to launch this new product.

noun lɔːn(t)ʃ

1An act or instance of launching something.
发射，发起
the launch of a new campaign against drinking and driving
又一次反酒后驾车运动的发起。
Example sentencesExamples
- In their view, one year's delay in launch, for instance, would not damage the business opportunity irreparably.
- All the hard work of the previous day is now paying off as they make clean launches with straight flights and stand up landings.
- The airline on Tuesday also announced the launch of a three-times-a-week flight on the Amsterdam-Hyderabad sector from the same day.
- It is the driver who controls the launch, flight and decent by adjusting the speed and direction of the jeep.
- An existing satellite system designed to detect and track ballistic missile launches is currently being upgraded.
- Today's launch comes less than two weeks after the company announced plans to axe 3000 jobs.
- The next big step in our effort to conquer space was the launch of the space shuttle in 1981.
- The following day saw the launch of flights to Nakhon Ratchasima, priced from a mere 450 baht.
- The formal launch of the campaign on October 5 showed the determination of all candidates to reach every possible voter.
- This followed the launch of these flights in March.
- The launch of flights between Singapore and Jakarta, which has been stalled since May amid air traffic wrangles, is now scheduled for the end of this month.
- The exercises saw successful missile launches, artillery firing and torpedo runs.
- The company had pushed its launch date from March to the end of June.
- Have great flights and safe launches and landings!
- The technicians were putting in place the final details relating to Monday's scheduled rocket launch.
- The new magazine will come out with 50,000 copies together with the launch of the new instant messaging service.
- They want to mandate at least three useful views of any space shuttle launch.
- Since its launch at the beginning of last year, the column has never fallen off the top three ‘most read’ pages of the paper.
- A total of 20 flight demonstration launches were conducted from a ground platform.
- We could have sworn that the downloading of music took off with the launch of Napster.
1. 1.1 An occasion at which a new product or publication is introduced to the public.
  （新产品，出版物）发布会，推介会
  a book launch
  新书发布会。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Running until Sunday, the festival has a diverse programme of events including lectures, book launches, workshops, debates, symposia, film and art.
  Product launch and program management is becoming an increasingly critical element of supplier competitiveness.
  The book launch and lecture are happening on November 25 at 8pm.
  Officials from businesses, local hospital trusts and academia attended yesterday's launch.
  Tim was happy to sign copies of his book for those who attended his book launch.
  The boat is available for receptions, gala dinners, product launches and business breakfasts.
  Another effective strategy of communications is inviting not only the dealers but also customers to special events and new product launches.
  His wife Ann attended yesterday's launch with her two sons and daughter.
  The versatile space makes it an excellent choice of venue for conferences, meetings, product launches, functions and events.
  More often than not, one of the keys to a successful product launch is surprise and first mover advantage.
  The launch of this new publication will take place at the conference room of the NIC building on the Waterfront, at 7 pm this evening.
  During the day, the venue will be used for product launches and wedding receptions.
  It will be open to the public and is also available for corporate entertainment and product launches.
  It comes through compèring public functions, product launches, dealer meets and by anchoring programmes in television channels.
  How do you get that many journalists to take time out and attend your product launch?
  It makes 1m a year from renting out the galleries for conferences, drinks parties, dinners and product launches.
  The award includes publication and launch of his book at next year's Writers' Week in Listowel.
  The on-site events team will ensure that conferences, meetings, product launches and exhibitions run smoothly.
  The occasion also marked the official launch of a new book on Admiral Brown.
  I'm about to head off to a launch party for an Oxford play.

Phrasal Verbs

launch into

Begin (something) energetically and enthusiastically.
（积极热情地）开始，着手
he launched into a two-hour sales pitch
他发动了一场两小时的销售宣传。
Example sentencesExamples
- The title song begins with a conch blaring and the bass drum launching into its rhythm.
- As soon as a visitor countered them, the actors responded by launching into (what was supposed to be) an intellectual discussion on art.
- There's no point to my launching into a spiel about fees, hours of availability, et cetera, if the caller already knows all that.
- As you follow it along the street you begin to hear the cheeps and trills of other birds launching into a discordant chorus.
- Bobby tries to bargain with the audience, and attempts to launch into another song.
- I mean, I'm thinking maybe people shouldn't be taking risks, launching into risky strategies with their own family home?
- ‘Bonjour Madame,’ she says, launching into an incomprehensible monologue.
- The other two, one of whom is startlingly pretty, launch into an genial explanation of why I should give them some money.
- I began the session by launching into a familiar tirade regarding a series of patterns that I just can't seem to break out of.
- As I did, Simon began to stir from his long sleep, bouncing back in time for us to launch into our next attempt to save his life.
Synonyms
start, burst into, break into, begin, embark on, get going on

launch out

Make a start on a new and challenging enterprise.
开创，启动（新而难的事）
she wasn't brave enough to launch out by herself
她没有勇气独自开辟新天地。
Example sentencesExamples
- We watched the news for hours, looking in vain for the kind of information that would let two people like us decide whether to launch out on a personal mission to evacuate people.
- He is a frequent, well read and provocative poster at this and other blogs, and has now launched out in his own right and started a solo blog.
- The company learnt this lesson and used it as a leverage when they launched out on their own.
- Likewise, seamen in the life of faith, let us launch out into the deep, and find that all things are possible with God, and all things are possible unto him that believeth.
- Almost from the moment we launched out, we were addressing huge crowds in the sugar belt and elsewhere.
- The Irish wine market is entering a mature phase with a broad, confident consumer base now launching out on its own to explore and engage with smaller and more specialist wines.
- Even now the working class is far from responding to the betrayal it has suffered at the hands of Labour by launching out on a new and genuinely socialist path.
- I wouldn't want to discourage them but I would urge caution and a bit of sensible risk assessment before launching out.
- On Sunday the group had launched out on a publicity campaign in the surrounding communities.
- I thought it might have been some banker, you know, coming to settle my affairs of state before I get launched out of this Sphere.
Synonyms
start, burst into, break into, begin, embark on, get going on

Origin

Middle English (in the sense 'hurl a missile, discharge with force'): from Anglo-Norman French launcher, variant of Old French lancier (see lance).

Rhymes

graunch, haunch, paunch, raunch, staunch

launch²

noun lɔːn(t)ʃ

1A large motorboat, used especially for short trips.
（短途旅行用）大汽艇
she cruised the waterways on a luxury motor launch
a police launch halted a small boat
Example sentencesExamples
- The launches moved to intercept but were no match for the smaller craft, which was loaded with explosives.
- Motor-driven launches, powerboats, pedal boats and rowboats are in great demand in the tourist spots of Veli-Akkulam.
- The Corps also purchased a motor launch and put her to work for the Fort Peck District.
- They were joined by high-speed launches from the Thames police marine support unit.
- He returned the salute as the warship gathered speed, picked up her guard of Police escort launches and headed for the open sea.
- On May 22 I joined a small group from the American Museum of Natural History in a motor launch at Niantic, Connecticut.
- Managing to escape detection, they went aboard a Thai police motor launch.
- During this time, they have launched hundreds of boats ranging from 20-foot steam launches to 40-foot schooners.
- Part of the group rode in two support motor launches.
- When the council last advertised it said suitable candidates must have between ten and 15 rowing boats, a motor launch, a river boom and be suitable qualified in life saving.
- I decided to man the launch and left my shipmate to finish the starboard tire-without supervision.
- Ten minutes ago two attack helicopters peeled off overhead, circling London in tight formation and I could see police launches on the Thames.
- The company has a fleet of 15-feet motor boats for hire, plus electric launches and a day-hire sailing boat.
- You can tie up your own tender at the dinghy docks or go ashore in one of the harbor launches.
- They come in with motor launches at the dead of night.
- The launch would do the trips in quite heavy seas and cancellations for bad weather were rare.
- They are used by wealthy individuals who have a fleet of expensive cars to protect them from bad weather and other damage, and also by a string of car manufacturers for motor launches.
- She spent more than five hours in the cold waters of Gare Loch, concealing herself from police launches and searchlights and penetrating the floating barrier surrounding the berth.
- Your launch trip gives you a thirty minute visit.
- Ahead of the convoys were processions of mine sweepers, Coast Guard cutters, buoy-layers and motor launches.
1. 1.1historical The largest boat carried on an armed sailing ship.
  〈史〉（舰载）大船

Origin

Late 17th century: from Spanish lancha 'pinnace', perhaps from Malay lancharan, from lanchar 'swift, nimble'.

launch¹

verb

[with object]

1Set (a boat) in motion by pushing it or allowing it to roll into the water.
使（船）下水
the town's lifeboat was launched to rescue the fishermen
镇上的救生艇被送下水营救渔民。
Example sentencesExamples
- Road ends do not have boat ramps, nor is there sufficient water to launch a boat from a trailer at most road ends.
- It means there are now only limited places along the coastline to launch boats, windsurfers or water bikes.
- Strong northerly winds caused a half-metre drop from expected water levels, which meant it was not safe to launch the vessel, experts said.
- They launched the inshore boat and hovercraft to rescue the un-named man with scores of day-trippers, enjoying the sun and seaside, looking on.
- Scouts on watch spotted the diver and kept visual contact while other scouts and adult leaders launched a small boat to rescue the diver.
- The speed and the angle of sinking made it extremely difficult to launch the life boats and the first one that did get into the water spilled its occupants into the sea.
- He said the group had no immediate plans to launch another boat toward the disputed waters.
- Fire and rescue services were alerted and an inflatable boat was launched.
- The borough council wants to build the slipway on the Hangings to allow the fire and rescue service to launch its boat into the Avon as near as possible to the junction with the Severn.
- Could it be that there are no places to launch boats into our river?
- Both Whitby's lifeboats had to be launched to rescue five canoeists who put out to sea in a force nine gale on Saturday.
- The boats are launched from a slipway into the island's precarious harbour, steered through lulls in the surf and out to passing ships to trade or to load freight.
- On Thursday we arrived and were told we couldn't launch boats for a rescue because the local governments were saying the military was taking over.
- The ferry stopped, launched a boat and picked them up - they had paddled 14 miles across the Channel - at 7am.
- If you're looking for a place to launch your boat, I know just the place.
- They are expected to have the capacity to launch speed vessels and allow helicopters to operate from their decks.
- At first light on Saturday, three boats were launched, searching the river from the bridge as far away as Levitstown, four miles downstream.
- Colleagues who saw the incident from the shore launched a rescue boat and pulled Miss Brown on board.
- I would like to know then if I would be allowed to launch my boat in the harbour and leave my car there for safe keeping as I had to buy my licence for my boat at Portnet.
- Everyone scattered as some fetched the remains of the food from the kitchen and others launched the boats into the water quickly in readiness.
Synonyms
set afloat, float
1. 1.1 Set (a newly built ship or boat) afloat for the first time, typically as part of an official ceremony.
  使（新船）初次下水
  King Gustav II Adolph of Sweden launched a huge new warship
  Example sentencesExamples
  The new purpose built vessel was officially launched to serve the Zeebrugge - Waterford route.
  ‘We installed this just before Christmas and the ship will be launched in April,’ he said.
  He joked: ‘George launched a ship in Belfast and it was three miles out at sea before he let go of the bottle.’
  The new purpose-built vessel was officially launched on Monday week last to serve the Rotterdam to Waterford route.
  The Minister for the Marine will visit the club early next month to officially launch the boat.
  The other vessel involved was the newly launched steamship Chanticleer, which had been undertaking sea trials at the measured mile at Skelmorlie.
  The Queen Mother had a long association with the HMS Ark Royal, having launched the ship in 1981 as well as the previous ship of the same name in 1950.
  It was officially launched at a ceremony at Skipton Castle on Tuesday.
  Where the banks of the Clyde once teemed with forests of shipbuilding cranes, launching huge vessels into the river every week, only ghosts remain of this once world-beating industry.
  Fincantieri were awarded the contract for the Etna in July 1995, and the ship was launched in July 1997.
  This ship was launched in 1937, saw considerable action in the Mediterranean, and was also ultimately responsible for the sinking of the Bismarck.
  Two European-owned companies plan to launch new ships this year as well.
  The celebrity and fundraiser took time out to officially launch a new boat for disabled people at the Sailing Club at the weekend.
  The ship was launched in 1843 and was the first screw driven iron ship to cross the Atlantic.
  It was a gift from a visiting Greek shipping tycoon who had just launched a new ship called Inca.
2. 1.2 Send (a missile, satellite, or spacecraft) on its course or into orbit.
  发射（人造卫星、导弹或航天器）
  they launched two Scud missiles
  他们发射了两枚飞毛腿导弹。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The radar's job is to figure out which is the real warhead, so that missile interceptors can be launched to try to stop them.
  They have six weapons tubes, used for launching both torpedoes and missiles, and can dive to depths greater than 300 metres.
  Like rockets, a missile can be launched from a single tube or from multiple tubes.
  Look, if we saw a nuclear weapon on a missile about to be launched at us, I don't think anybody would disagree, we would have the right to destroy it.
  In 1957, the USSR launched the Sputnik, the first artificial earth satellite.
  Even before a single missile has been launched there has been significant collateral damage, all of it on our own side.
  Does each decoy need to be launched separately, or can warheads and decoys all be launched on a single missile?
  Of course, the U.S. will remain opposed to India launching satellites that have American parts.
  They plan to launch the satellites on decommissioned Russian missiles.
  The space race reaches new lands when the Russian Space Agency launches Nigeria's first satellite.
  A space war, in which each nation launches its own missile destroying satellites, could be thwarted by a bucket of gravel, according to a report submitted to the United Nations.
  The missile can also be launched immediately without tracking when an unexpected target appears.
  A traditional chemical rocket would launch the spacecraft out of Earth orbit.
  That approach would require much more than sending bombers and launching missiles against terrorists already discovered and recorded.
  Cruise missiles were launched at the wrong targets.
  In the course of the Desert Storm war he launched missiles against Saudi Arabia and Israel.
  The missile can be launched from a mobile launcher and takes about eleven minutes to reach its target.
  A space launch vehicle to launch satellites is different than a ballistic missile.
  As aircraft weapons came along, they were supposed to fire them, release bombs and later launch missiles.
  Two months later, although not missile related but even more explosive, the Soviets launched the Sputnik I satellite.
  Synonyms
  send into orbit, put into orbit
3. 1.3 Hurl (something) forcefully.
  投掷
  she launched a tortoiseshell comb
  Example sentencesExamples
  Then he takes one giant stride down the pitch and launches the final ball of the over for six over mid-on.
  In an instant, both guns were firing away, launching a volley of shells at the remaining enemy Genos.
  But Pujols kept his head down, fully extended his arms and went with the pitch, launching it over the center field wall.
  Synonyms
  throw, hurl, fling, pitch, lob, toss, cast, let fly, propel, project
4. 1.4launch oneselfwith adverbial of direction (of a person) make a sudden energetic movement.
  （人）猛然一动，蓦地弹起
  I launched myself out of bed
  我猛地跳下床。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The woman pushed Bill aside, her movements a blur as she launched herself at the dark figure.
  His opponent, a year or two older but still barely a teenager, winces and, fighting back tears of humiliation, launches himself in a flurry of wheeling punches.
  Caitlin launched herself at him - a sudden spinning kick knocking him backwards.
  She had turned from the mirror, eyes glistening with tears, and launched herself into his arms.
  Finally, as half-time approached, Glass almost broke the deadlock with a 25-yard shot that had Marshall launching himself across the goal to save.
  Sudden anger boiled up from her and she launched herself at the man.
  As I opened the door, Meg the sheepdog puppy rushed in past me, and launched herself at him with maximum possible excitement at finding him.
  Their coats streamed back in a sudden breeze launching itself through the prison.
  I declare this a lifetime top-ten paddle even before a sea lion launches itself onto a rock and poses, head straight up.
  Though just under five feet tall and about five and a half stones in weight, she had no second thoughts about launching herself at the considerably heftier intruder.
  In a sudden blur of movement she launched herself across the office in my direction.
  It is at the roadside vendor's that they energetically launch themselves into some tough wrangling.
  She launched herself at him, pushing a surprised Adam back into the snow and landing on top of him.
  Then I switch hands again, pull back ever so briefly and then launch myself forwards, pushing him back into the floor as we swap positions.
  He lifted his legs above his torso and pushed swiftly away, launching himself onto his feet.
  I launched myself at him, pushing him against the wall and pinning him there with my fists against his chest.
5. 1.5 Utter (criticism or a threat) vehemently.
  猛烈地批评；强硬地威胁
  scores of customers launched a volley of complaints
  Example sentencesExamples
  The answer included the launching of various legal challenges and the creation of an anglophone lobby group.
  With the Chinese New Year approaching, migrant workers across China are launching protests to demand the payment of outstanding wages.
  Ahead of the inauguration, the state media launched new attacks against him in a bid to influence his speech.
  He launched a frenzied personal attack on the economist, criticising everything from his economics to his politics.
  He launched an immediate counter attack by accusing his leader of over reacting.
  He is always trying to sound reasonable even when he is making outrageous demands and launching threats.
  Wyatt also wants to introduce a specific offence for launching denial of service attacks, removing a potential grey area in existing laws.
  They launch Denial of Service attacks against websites (including ours) on a daily basis.
  The scenario is plausible as a way of launching denial of service attacks preventing the internal operations of a firm.
  He went on to launch a characteristically scathing attack on the newspaper, and on the eyewitness testimonies of the night in question.
2Start or set in motion (an activity or enterprise)
开始（某一活动）；创办（企业）；使…开始运作
she was launching a campaign against ugly architecture
Example sentencesExamples
- Nor could he use it as collateral to raise a loan to develop it, or to launch an alternative enterprise.
- The Commonwealth Youth Program has agreed to make available a sum of £20,000 to launch a Youth Enterprise Development Fund.
- But what about a person who opts out of his area of learning to launch an enterprise suited to his taste?
- After the poll tax was defeated in 1991 Scottish Militant Labour was launched as an open political party.
- Tenants and local community activists also held a public meeting on the Thursday night to launch the Campaign For A No Vote.
- He said Martin wanted to launch campaigns to ‘bring some common sense and decency’ into the British legal system.
- This week I launched the Making Good Decisions programme for councillors and commissioners.
- She and her colleagues launched the project a few days ago and it's really taken off.
- Congratulations are due to the Scottish business leaders who had the vision and enterprise to launch this project.
- Anti-abortion activists launched a petition campaign on January 22 in a bid to overturn the veto.
- He's begun by launching an emotive advertising campaign.
- Earlier this year, the Minster authorities launched the Development Campaign.
- A left challenge to New Labour was launched at a vibrant convention of the left in the Brent East constituency last week.
- Within hours of its passage, media reform activists were talking about launching a campaign to have other cities do the same.
- But at the same time he added that he could not succumb to anybody's criticism when it comes to launching developmental activities with his own funds.
- The director said the institute has launched a pioneer project to support the organic farming of crops, fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
- So I knocked off an incredibly quick webpage launching the Campaign For Better Namesakes.
- Unicef, Plan and other organisations launched a campaign last June to create awareness of the importance of birth registration.
- The Buy a Brick Campaign was launched to coincide with the start of building work on the hospice site, and was a simple and practical way for supporters to contribute to the appeal.
- The Yorkshire Project was launched in 1999 with the aim of re-establishing a wild population of the birds in northern England.
Synonyms
introduce, organize, start, begin, embark on, usher in, initiate, put in place, instigate, institute, inaugurate, set up, bring out, open, get under way, set in motion, get going
set in motion, get going, get under way, start, begin, embark on, usher in, initiate, put in place, instigate, institute, inaugurate, set up, bring out, organize, introduce, open
1. 2.1 Introduce (a new product or publication) to the public for the first time.
  推出（新产品，出版物）
  the company has launched a software package specifically for the legal sector
  Example sentencesExamples
  Some companies have also launched new products at the fair, the Chief Executive of Innovative Trade Fairs pointed out.
  We do limited press, depending on when we are launching a new product.
  New products will also be launched at these exhibitions.
  Today, the association was launching a publication called Reinventing the Town Hall, which includes the results of the competitions at the four authorities and the startling findings.
  Point two, should a company have to consult all minority, victim support and disability groups to make sure that are not about to cause offence to anyone before launching a product?
  The firm launched its product at the end of last year, and already has dozens of customers.
  The publication was launched with members of the Green Party at London's City Hall this week.
  One of the largest companies in the world will be launching a new product in Zambia tomorrow.
  Steve is now looking forward to launching his product in Croydon after its success in Brighton.
  We acknowledge that we have chosen an unfortunate time to launch this new product.
  The firm, which makes home security storage systems, is launching a new product at this year's Chelsea Flower Show.
  As it happens I will be launching a new product soon that includes some of these elements.
  How a product is launched is an important issue.
  A few exhibitors chose to launch their new products at the show.

noun

1An act or instance of launching something.
发射，发起
the launch of a new campaign against drinking and driving
又一次反酒后驾车运动的发起。
Example sentencesExamples
- They want to mandate at least three useful views of any space shuttle launch.
- The launch of flights between Singapore and Jakarta, which has been stalled since May amid air traffic wrangles, is now scheduled for the end of this month.
- The formal launch of the campaign on October 5 showed the determination of all candidates to reach every possible voter.
- The technicians were putting in place the final details relating to Monday's scheduled rocket launch.
- An existing satellite system designed to detect and track ballistic missile launches is currently being upgraded.
- The following day saw the launch of flights to Nakhon Ratchasima, priced from a mere 450 baht.
- A total of 20 flight demonstration launches were conducted from a ground platform.
- We could have sworn that the downloading of music took off with the launch of Napster.
- The new magazine will come out with 50,000 copies together with the launch of the new instant messaging service.
- This followed the launch of these flights in March.
- The next big step in our effort to conquer space was the launch of the space shuttle in 1981.
- Since its launch at the beginning of last year, the column has never fallen off the top three ‘most read’ pages of the paper.
- Today's launch comes less than two weeks after the company announced plans to axe 3000 jobs.
- Have great flights and safe launches and landings!
- It is the driver who controls the launch, flight and decent by adjusting the speed and direction of the jeep.
- The airline on Tuesday also announced the launch of a three-times-a-week flight on the Amsterdam-Hyderabad sector from the same day.
- The exercises saw successful missile launches, artillery firing and torpedo runs.
- In their view, one year's delay in launch, for instance, would not damage the business opportunity irreparably.
- The company had pushed its launch date from March to the end of June.
- All the hard work of the previous day is now paying off as they make clean launches with straight flights and stand up landings.
1. 1.1 An occasion at which a new product or publication is introduced to the public.
  （新产品，出版物）发布会，推介会
  a book launch
  新书发布会。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The on-site events team will ensure that conferences, meetings, product launches and exhibitions run smoothly.
  Product launch and program management is becoming an increasingly critical element of supplier competitiveness.
  The boat is available for receptions, gala dinners, product launches and business breakfasts.
  The award includes publication and launch of his book at next year's Writers' Week in Listowel.
  Another effective strategy of communications is inviting not only the dealers but also customers to special events and new product launches.
  His wife Ann attended yesterday's launch with her two sons and daughter.
  The book launch and lecture are happening on November 25 at 8pm.
  More often than not, one of the keys to a successful product launch is surprise and first mover advantage.
  I'm about to head off to a launch party for an Oxford play.
  Officials from businesses, local hospital trusts and academia attended yesterday's launch.
  It will be open to the public and is also available for corporate entertainment and product launches.
  It makes 1m a year from renting out the galleries for conferences, drinks parties, dinners and product launches.
  Tim was happy to sign copies of his book for those who attended his book launch.
  Running until Sunday, the festival has a diverse programme of events including lectures, book launches, workshops, debates, symposia, film and art.
  It comes through compèring public functions, product launches, dealer meets and by anchoring programmes in television channels.
  During the day, the venue will be used for product launches and wedding receptions.
  How do you get that many journalists to take time out and attend your product launch?
  The launch of this new publication will take place at the conference room of the NIC building on the Waterfront, at 7 pm this evening.
  The occasion also marked the official launch of a new book on Admiral Brown.
  The versatile space makes it an excellent choice of venue for conferences, meetings, product launches, functions and events.

Phrasal Verbs

launch into

Begin (something) energetically and enthusiastically.
（积极热情地）开始，着手
he launched into a two-hour sales pitch
他发动了一场两小时的销售宣传。
Example sentencesExamples
- There's no point to my launching into a spiel about fees, hours of availability, et cetera, if the caller already knows all that.
- As I did, Simon began to stir from his long sleep, bouncing back in time for us to launch into our next attempt to save his life.
- The title song begins with a conch blaring and the bass drum launching into its rhythm.
- I mean, I'm thinking maybe people shouldn't be taking risks, launching into risky strategies with their own family home?
- Bobby tries to bargain with the audience, and attempts to launch into another song.
- As soon as a visitor countered them, the actors responded by launching into (what was supposed to be) an intellectual discussion on art.
- The other two, one of whom is startlingly pretty, launch into an genial explanation of why I should give them some money.
- I began the session by launching into a familiar tirade regarding a series of patterns that I just can't seem to break out of.
- As you follow it along the street you begin to hear the cheeps and trills of other birds launching into a discordant chorus.
- ‘Bonjour Madame,’ she says, launching into an incomprehensible monologue.
Synonyms
start, burst into, break into, begin, embark on, get going on

launch out

Make a start on a new and challenging enterprise.
开创，启动（新而难的事）
she wasn't brave enough to launch out by herself
她没有勇气独自开辟新天地。
Example sentencesExamples
- He is a frequent, well read and provocative poster at this and other blogs, and has now launched out in his own right and started a solo blog.
- Likewise, seamen in the life of faith, let us launch out into the deep, and find that all things are possible with God, and all things are possible unto him that believeth.
- The company learnt this lesson and used it as a leverage when they launched out on their own.
- Even now the working class is far from responding to the betrayal it has suffered at the hands of Labour by launching out on a new and genuinely socialist path.
- I wouldn't want to discourage them but I would urge caution and a bit of sensible risk assessment before launching out.
- We watched the news for hours, looking in vain for the kind of information that would let two people like us decide whether to launch out on a personal mission to evacuate people.
- I thought it might have been some banker, you know, coming to settle my affairs of state before I get launched out of this Sphere.
- On Sunday the group had launched out on a publicity campaign in the surrounding communities.
- Almost from the moment we launched out, we were addressing huge crowds in the sugar belt and elsewhere.
- The Irish wine market is entering a mature phase with a broad, confident consumer base now launching out on its own to explore and engage with smaller and more specialist wines.
Synonyms
start, burst into, break into, begin, embark on, get going on

Origin

Middle English (in the sense ‘hurl a missile, discharge with force’): from Anglo-Norman French launcher, variant of Old French lancier (see lance).

launch²

noun

1A large motorboat, used especially for short trips.
（短途旅行用）大汽艇
she cruised the waterways on a luxury motor launch
Also called motor launch
a police launch halted a small boat
Example sentencesExamples
- When the council last advertised it said suitable candidates must have between ten and 15 rowing boats, a motor launch, a river boom and be suitable qualified in life saving.
- The Corps also purchased a motor launch and put her to work for the Fort Peck District.
- Your launch trip gives you a thirty minute visit.
- Ahead of the convoys were processions of mine sweepers, Coast Guard cutters, buoy-layers and motor launches.
- They come in with motor launches at the dead of night.
- I decided to man the launch and left my shipmate to finish the starboard tire-without supervision.
- Ten minutes ago two attack helicopters peeled off overhead, circling London in tight formation and I could see police launches on the Thames.
- The company has a fleet of 15-feet motor boats for hire, plus electric launches and a day-hire sailing boat.
- On May 22 I joined a small group from the American Museum of Natural History in a motor launch at Niantic, Connecticut.
- During this time, they have launched hundreds of boats ranging from 20-foot steam launches to 40-foot schooners.
- Managing to escape detection, they went aboard a Thai police motor launch.
- They were joined by high-speed launches from the Thames police marine support unit.
- They are used by wealthy individuals who have a fleet of expensive cars to protect them from bad weather and other damage, and also by a string of car manufacturers for motor launches.
- The launches moved to intercept but were no match for the smaller craft, which was loaded with explosives.
- She spent more than five hours in the cold waters of Gare Loch, concealing herself from police launches and searchlights and penetrating the floating barrier surrounding the berth.
- Motor-driven launches, powerboats, pedal boats and rowboats are in great demand in the tourist spots of Veli-Akkulam.
- The launch would do the trips in quite heavy seas and cancellations for bad weather were rare.
- You can tie up your own tender at the dinghy docks or go ashore in one of the harbor launches.
- He returned the salute as the warship gathered speed, picked up her guard of Police escort launches and headed for the open sea.
- Part of the group rode in two support motor launches.
1. 1.1historical The largest boat carried on a man-of-war.
  〈史〉（舰载）大船

Origin

Late 17th century: from Spanish lancha ‘pinnace’, perhaps from Malay lancharan, from lanchar ‘swift, nimble’.

词汇	launch
释义	launch¹ verb lɔːn(t)ʃ [with object] 1Set (a boat) in motion by pushing it or allowing it to roll into the water. 使（船）下水 the town's lifeboat was launched to rescue the fishermen 镇上的救生艇被送下水营救渔民。 Example sentencesExamples Everyone scattered as some fetched the remains of the food from the kitchen and others launched the boats into the water quickly in readiness. The speed and the angle of sinking made it extremely difficult to launch the life boats and the first one that did get into the water spilled its occupants into the sea. If you're looking for a place to launch your boat, I know just the place. The ferry stopped, launched a boat and picked them up - they had paddled 14 miles across the Channel - at 7am. They are expected to have the capacity to launch speed vessels and allow helicopters to operate from their decks. On Thursday we arrived and were told we couldn't launch boats for a rescue because the local governments were saying the military was taking over. The borough council wants to build the slipway on the Hangings to allow the fire and rescue service to launch its boat into the Avon as near as possible to the junction with the Severn. Fire and rescue services were alerted and an inflatable boat was launched. They launched the inshore boat and hovercraft to rescue the un-named man with scores of day-trippers, enjoying the sun and seaside, looking on. Strong northerly winds caused a half-metre drop from expected water levels, which meant it was not safe to launch the vessel, experts said. The boats are launched from a slipway into the island's precarious harbour, steered through lulls in the surf and out to passing ships to trade or to load freight. At first light on Saturday, three boats were launched, searching the river from the bridge as far away as Levitstown, four miles downstream. Could it be that there are no places to launch boats into our river? He said the group had no immediate plans to launch another boat toward the disputed waters. It means there are now only limited places along the coastline to launch boats, windsurfers or water bikes. Both Whitby's lifeboats had to be launched to rescue five canoeists who put out to sea in a force nine gale on Saturday. Road ends do not have boat ramps, nor is there sufficient water to launch a boat from a trailer at most road ends. I would like to know then if I would be allowed to launch my boat in the harbour and leave my car there for safe keeping as I had to buy my licence for my boat at Portnet. Colleagues who saw the incident from the shore launched a rescue boat and pulled Miss Brown on board. Scouts on watch spotted the diver and kept visual contact while other scouts and adult leaders launched a small boat to rescue the diver. Synonyms set afloat, float put to sea, put into the water, send down the slipway 1.1 Set (a newly built ship or boat) afloat for the first time with an official ceremony. 使（新船）初次下水 the ship was launched in 1843 by Prince Albert 这艘船是1843年由阿尔伯特亲王主持下水的。 Example sentencesExamples The Queen Mother had a long association with the HMS Ark Royal, having launched the ship in 1981 as well as the previous ship of the same name in 1950. The new purpose built vessel was officially launched to serve the Zeebrugge - Waterford route. It was officially launched at a ceremony at Skipton Castle on Tuesday. The other vessel involved was the newly launched steamship Chanticleer, which had been undertaking sea trials at the measured mile at Skelmorlie. The Minister for the Marine will visit the club early next month to officially launch the boat. Two European-owned companies plan to launch new ships this year as well. The celebrity and fundraiser took time out to officially launch a new boat for disabled people at the Sailing Club at the weekend. The new purpose-built vessel was officially launched on Monday week last to serve the Rotterdam to Waterford route. Where the banks of the Clyde once teemed with forests of shipbuilding cranes, launching huge vessels into the river every week, only ghosts remain of this once world-beating industry. ‘We installed this just before Christmas and the ship will be launched in April,’ he said. He joked: ‘George launched a ship in Belfast and it was three miles out at sea before he let go of the bottle.’ It was a gift from a visiting Greek shipping tycoon who had just launched a new ship called Inca. This ship was launched in 1937, saw considerable action in the Mediterranean, and was also ultimately responsible for the sinking of the Bismarck. Fincantieri were awarded the contract for the Etna in July 1995, and the ship was launched in July 1997. The ship was launched in 1843 and was the first screw driven iron ship to cross the Atlantic. 1.2 Send (a missile, satellite, or spacecraft) on its course. 发射（人造卫星、导弹或航天器） they launched two Scud missiles 他们发射了两枚飞毛腿导弹。 Example sentencesExamples Of course, the U.S. will remain opposed to India launching satellites that have American parts. That approach would require much more than sending bombers and launching missiles against terrorists already discovered and recorded. Cruise missiles were launched at the wrong targets. A space war, in which each nation launches its own missile destroying satellites, could be thwarted by a bucket of gravel, according to a report submitted to the United Nations. The radar's job is to figure out which is the real warhead, so that missile interceptors can be launched to try to stop them. Two months later, although not missile related but even more explosive, the Soviets launched the Sputnik I satellite. As aircraft weapons came along, they were supposed to fire them, release bombs and later launch missiles. Like rockets, a missile can be launched from a single tube or from multiple tubes. The space race reaches new lands when the Russian Space Agency launches Nigeria's first satellite. Look, if we saw a nuclear weapon on a missile about to be launched at us, I don't think anybody would disagree, we would have the right to destroy it. Does each decoy need to be launched separately, or can warheads and decoys all be launched on a single missile? Even before a single missile has been launched there has been significant collateral damage, all of it on our own side. A space launch vehicle to launch satellites is different than a ballistic missile. The missile can be launched from a mobile launcher and takes about eleven minutes to reach its target. A traditional chemical rocket would launch the spacecraft out of Earth orbit. They have six weapons tubes, used for launching both torpedoes and missiles, and can dive to depths greater than 300 metres. In 1957, the USSR launched the Sputnik, the first artificial earth satellite. In the course of the Desert Storm war he launched missiles against Saudi Arabia and Israel. They plan to launch the satellites on decommissioned Russian missiles. The missile can also be launched immediately without tracking when an unexpected target appears. Synonyms send into orbit, put into orbit blast off, take off, lift off 1.3with object and adverbial of direction Hurl (something) forcefully. 投掷 a chair was launched at him 一把椅子向他扔了过来。 Example sentencesExamples In an instant, both guns were firing away, launching a volley of shells at the remaining enemy Genos. But Pujols kept his head down, fully extended his arms and went with the pitch, launching it over the center field wall. Then he takes one giant stride down the pitch and launches the final ball of the over for six over mid-on. Synonyms throw, hurl, fling, pitch, lob, toss, cast, let fly, propel, project fire, shoot informal chuck, heave, sling 1.4launch oneselfwith adverbial of direction Make a sudden energetic movement. （人）猛然一动，蓦地弹起 I launched myself out of bed 我猛地跳下床。 Example sentencesExamples Caitlin launched herself at him - a sudden spinning kick knocking him backwards. Then I switch hands again, pull back ever so briefly and then launch myself forwards, pushing him back into the floor as we swap positions. She launched herself at him, pushing a surprised Adam back into the snow and landing on top of him. As I opened the door, Meg the sheepdog puppy rushed in past me, and launched herself at him with maximum possible excitement at finding him. I launched myself at him, pushing him against the wall and pinning him there with my fists against his chest. She had turned from the mirror, eyes glistening with tears, and launched herself into his arms. The woman pushed Bill aside, her movements a blur as she launched herself at the dark figure. I declare this a lifetime top-ten paddle even before a sea lion launches itself onto a rock and poses, head straight up. Though just under five feet tall and about five and a half stones in weight, she had no second thoughts about launching herself at the considerably heftier intruder. Their coats streamed back in a sudden breeze launching itself through the prison. He lifted his legs above his torso and pushed swiftly away, launching himself onto his feet. Finally, as half-time approached, Glass almost broke the deadlock with a 25-yard shot that had Marshall launching himself across the goal to save. It is at the roadside vendor's that they energetically launch themselves into some tough wrangling. His opponent, a year or two older but still barely a teenager, winces and, fighting back tears of humiliation, launches himself in a flurry of wheeling punches. In a sudden blur of movement she launched herself across the office in my direction. Sudden anger boiled up from her and she launched herself at the man. 1.5 Utter (criticism or a threat) vehemently. 猛烈地批评；强硬地威胁 he launched a biting attack on BBC chiefs 他尖锐地批评了英国广播公司的头儿们。 Example sentencesExamples The answer included the launching of various legal challenges and the creation of an anglophone lobby group. They launch Denial of Service attacks against websites (including ours) on a daily basis. Wyatt also wants to introduce a specific offence for launching denial of service attacks, removing a potential grey area in existing laws. He went on to launch a characteristically scathing attack on the newspaper, and on the eyewitness testimonies of the night in question. With the Chinese New Year approaching, migrant workers across China are launching protests to demand the payment of outstanding wages. The scenario is plausible as a way of launching denial of service attacks preventing the internal operations of a firm. He launched a frenzied personal attack on the economist, criticising everything from his economics to his politics. He launched an immediate counter attack by accusing his leader of over reacting. He is always trying to sound reasonable even when he is making outrageous demands and launching threats. Ahead of the inauguration, the state media launched new attacks against him in a bid to influence his speech. 2Start or set in motion (an activity or enterprise) 开始（某一活动）；创办（企业）；使…开始运作 the government is to launch a £1.25 million publicity campaign 政府准备发起一场耗资125万英镑的宣传运动。 Example sentencesExamples The director said the institute has launched a pioneer project to support the organic farming of crops, fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Earlier this year, the Minster authorities launched the Development Campaign. Congratulations are due to the Scottish business leaders who had the vision and enterprise to launch this project. But what about a person who opts out of his area of learning to launch an enterprise suited to his taste? Nor could he use it as collateral to raise a loan to develop it, or to launch an alternative enterprise. A left challenge to New Labour was launched at a vibrant convention of the left in the Brent East constituency last week. The Buy a Brick Campaign was launched to coincide with the start of building work on the hospice site, and was a simple and practical way for supporters to contribute to the appeal. She and her colleagues launched the project a few days ago and it's really taken off. He's begun by launching an emotive advertising campaign. The Yorkshire Project was launched in 1999 with the aim of re-establishing a wild population of the birds in northern England. Within hours of its passage, media reform activists were talking about launching a campaign to have other cities do the same. Tenants and local community activists also held a public meeting on the Thursday night to launch the Campaign For A No Vote. The Commonwealth Youth Program has agreed to make available a sum of £20,000 to launch a Youth Enterprise Development Fund. After the poll tax was defeated in 1991 Scottish Militant Labour was launched as an open political party. Unicef, Plan and other organisations launched a campaign last June to create awareness of the importance of birth registration. So I knocked off an incredibly quick webpage launching the Campaign For Better Namesakes. But at the same time he added that he could not succumb to anybody's criticism when it comes to launching developmental activities with his own funds. He said Martin wanted to launch campaigns to ‘bring some common sense and decency’ into the British legal system. Anti-abortion activists launched a petition campaign on January 22 in a bid to overturn the veto. This week I launched the Making Good Decisions programme for councillors and commissioners. Synonyms set in motion, get going, get under way, start, begin, embark on, usher in, initiate, put in place, instigate, institute, inaugurate, set up, bring out, organize, introduce, open establish, found, originate, create, pioneer, lay the foundations of, lay the first stone of, bring into being, activate, mastermind, float, debut, roll out start the ball rolling informal kick off formal commence 2.1 Introduce (a new product or publication) to the public for the first time. 推出（新产品，出版物） two new Ford models are to be launched in the US next year 福特明年将在美国推出两款新车。 Example sentencesExamples We do limited press, depending on when we are launching a new product. The firm launched its product at the end of last year, and already has dozens of customers. One of the largest companies in the world will be launching a new product in Zambia tomorrow. As it happens I will be launching a new product soon that includes some of these elements. Point two, should a company have to consult all minority, victim support and disability groups to make sure that are not about to cause offence to anyone before launching a product? The publication was launched with members of the Green Party at London's City Hall this week. A few exhibitors chose to launch their new products at the show. Today, the association was launching a publication called Reinventing the Town Hall, which includes the results of the competitions at the four authorities and the startling findings. Some companies have also launched new products at the fair, the Chief Executive of Innovative Trade Fairs pointed out. Steve is now looking forward to launching his product in Croydon after its success in Brighton. New products will also be launched at these exhibitions. The firm, which makes home security storage systems, is launching a new product at this year's Chelsea Flower Show. How a product is launched is an important issue. We acknowledge that we have chosen an unfortunate time to launch this new product. noun lɔːn(t)ʃ 1An act or instance of launching something. 发射，发起 the launch of a new campaign against drinking and driving 又一次反酒后驾车运动的发起。 Example sentencesExamples In their view, one year's delay in launch, for instance, would not damage the business opportunity irreparably. All the hard work of the previous day is now paying off as they make clean launches with straight flights and stand up landings. The airline on Tuesday also announced the launch of a three-times-a-week flight on the Amsterdam-Hyderabad sector from the same day. It is the driver who controls the launch, flight and decent by adjusting the speed and direction of the jeep. An existing satellite system designed to detect and track ballistic missile launches is currently being upgraded. Today's launch comes less than two weeks after the company announced plans to axe 3000 jobs. The next big step in our effort to conquer space was the launch of the space shuttle in 1981. The following day saw the launch of flights to Nakhon Ratchasima, priced from a mere 450 baht. The formal launch of the campaign on October 5 showed the determination of all candidates to reach every possible voter. This followed the launch of these flights in March. The launch of flights between Singapore and Jakarta, which has been stalled since May amid air traffic wrangles, is now scheduled for the end of this month. The exercises saw successful missile launches, artillery firing and torpedo runs. The company had pushed its launch date from March to the end of June. Have great flights and safe launches and landings! The technicians were putting in place the final details relating to Monday's scheduled rocket launch. The new magazine will come out with 50,000 copies together with the launch of the new instant messaging service. They want to mandate at least three useful views of any space shuttle launch. Since its launch at the beginning of last year, the column has never fallen off the top three ‘most read’ pages of the paper. A total of 20 flight demonstration launches were conducted from a ground platform. We could have sworn that the downloading of music took off with the launch of Napster. 1.1 An occasion at which a new product or publication is introduced to the public. （新产品，出版物）发布会，推介会 a book launch 新书发布会。 Example sentencesExamples Running until Sunday, the festival has a diverse programme of events including lectures, book launches, workshops, debates, symposia, film and art. Product launch and program management is becoming an increasingly critical element of supplier competitiveness. The book launch and lecture are happening on November 25 at 8pm. Officials from businesses, local hospital trusts and academia attended yesterday's launch. Tim was happy to sign copies of his book for those who attended his book launch. The boat is available for receptions, gala dinners, product launches and business breakfasts. Another effective strategy of communications is inviting not only the dealers but also customers to special events and new product launches. His wife Ann attended yesterday's launch with her two sons and daughter. The versatile space makes it an excellent choice of venue for conferences, meetings, product launches, functions and events. More often than not, one of the keys to a successful product launch is surprise and first mover advantage. The launch of this new publication will take place at the conference room of the NIC building on the Waterfront, at 7 pm this evening. During the day, the venue will be used for product launches and wedding receptions. It will be open to the public and is also available for corporate entertainment and product launches. It comes through compèring public functions, product launches, dealer meets and by anchoring programmes in television channels. How do you get that many journalists to take time out and attend your product launch? It makes 1m a year from renting out the galleries for conferences, drinks parties, dinners and product launches. The award includes publication and launch of his book at next year's Writers' Week in Listowel. The on-site events team will ensure that conferences, meetings, product launches and exhibitions run smoothly. The occasion also marked the official launch of a new book on Admiral Brown. I'm about to head off to a launch party for an Oxford play. Phrasal Verbs launch into Begin (something) energetically and enthusiastically. （积极热情地）开始，着手 he launched into a two-hour sales pitch 他发动了一场两小时的销售宣传。 Example sentencesExamples The title song begins with a conch blaring and the bass drum launching into its rhythm. As soon as a visitor countered them, the actors responded by launching into (what was supposed to be) an intellectual discussion on art. There's no point to my launching into a spiel about fees, hours of availability, et cetera, if the caller already knows all that. As you follow it along the street you begin to hear the cheeps and trills of other birds launching into a discordant chorus. Bobby tries to bargain with the audience, and attempts to launch into another song. I mean, I'm thinking maybe people shouldn't be taking risks, launching into risky strategies with their own family home? ‘Bonjour Madame,’ she says, launching into an incomprehensible monologue. The other two, one of whom is startlingly pretty, launch into an genial explanation of why I should give them some money. I began the session by launching into a familiar tirade regarding a series of patterns that I just can't seem to break out of. As I did, Simon began to stir from his long sleep, bouncing back in time for us to launch into our next attempt to save his life. Synonyms start, burst into, break into, begin, embark on, get going on launch out Make a start on a new and challenging enterprise. 开创，启动（新而难的事） she wasn't brave enough to launch out by herself 她没有勇气独自开辟新天地。 Example sentencesExamples We watched the news for hours, looking in vain for the kind of information that would let two people like us decide whether to launch out on a personal mission to evacuate people. He is a frequent, well read and provocative poster at this and other blogs, and has now launched out in his own right and started a solo blog. The company learnt this lesson and used it as a leverage when they launched out on their own. Likewise, seamen in the life of faith, let us launch out into the deep, and find that all things are possible with God, and all things are possible unto him that believeth. Almost from the moment we launched out, we were addressing huge crowds in the sugar belt and elsewhere. The Irish wine market is entering a mature phase with a broad, confident consumer base now launching out on its own to explore and engage with smaller and more specialist wines. Even now the working class is far from responding to the betrayal it has suffered at the hands of Labour by launching out on a new and genuinely socialist path. I wouldn't want to discourage them but I would urge caution and a bit of sensible risk assessment before launching out. On Sunday the group had launched out on a publicity campaign in the surrounding communities. I thought it might have been some banker, you know, coming to settle my affairs of state before I get launched out of this Sphere. Synonyms start, burst into, break into, begin, embark on, get going on Origin Middle English (in the sense 'hurl a missile, discharge with force'): from Anglo-Norman French launcher, variant of Old French lancier (see lance). Rhymes graunch, haunch, paunch, raunch, staunch launch² noun lɔːn(t)ʃ 1A large motorboat, used especially for short trips. （短途旅行用）大汽艇 she cruised the waterways on a luxury motor launch a police launch halted a small boat Example sentencesExamples The launches moved to intercept but were no match for the smaller craft, which was loaded with explosives. Motor-driven launches, powerboats, pedal boats and rowboats are in great demand in the tourist spots of Veli-Akkulam. The Corps also purchased a motor launch and put her to work for the Fort Peck District. They were joined by high-speed launches from the Thames police marine support unit. He returned the salute as the warship gathered speed, picked up her guard of Police escort launches and headed for the open sea. On May 22 I joined a small group from the American Museum of Natural History in a motor launch at Niantic, Connecticut. Managing to escape detection, they went aboard a Thai police motor launch. During this time, they have launched hundreds of boats ranging from 20-foot steam launches to 40-foot schooners. Part of the group rode in two support motor launches. When the council last advertised it said suitable candidates must have between ten and 15 rowing boats, a motor launch, a river boom and be suitable qualified in life saving. I decided to man the launch and left my shipmate to finish the starboard tire-without supervision. Ten minutes ago two attack helicopters peeled off overhead, circling London in tight formation and I could see police launches on the Thames. The company has a fleet of 15-feet motor boats for hire, plus electric launches and a day-hire sailing boat. You can tie up your own tender at the dinghy docks or go ashore in one of the harbor launches. They come in with motor launches at the dead of night. The launch would do the trips in quite heavy seas and cancellations for bad weather were rare. They are used by wealthy individuals who have a fleet of expensive cars to protect them from bad weather and other damage, and also by a string of car manufacturers for motor launches. She spent more than five hours in the cold waters of Gare Loch, concealing herself from police launches and searchlights and penetrating the floating barrier surrounding the berth. Your launch trip gives you a thirty minute visit. Ahead of the convoys were processions of mine sweepers, Coast Guard cutters, buoy-layers and motor launches. 1.1historical The largest boat carried on an armed sailing ship. 〈史〉（舰载）大船 Origin Late 17th century: from Spanish lancha 'pinnace', perhaps from Malay lancharan, from lanchar 'swift, nimble'. verb.1 phr.v. noun.1 launch¹ verb [with object] 1Set (a boat) in motion by pushing it or allowing it to roll into the water. 使（船）下水 the town's lifeboat was launched to rescue the fishermen 镇上的救生艇被送下水营救渔民。 Example sentencesExamples Road ends do not have boat ramps, nor is there sufficient water to launch a boat from a trailer at most road ends. It means there are now only limited places along the coastline to launch boats, windsurfers or water bikes. Strong northerly winds caused a half-metre drop from expected water levels, which meant it was not safe to launch the vessel, experts said. They launched the inshore boat and hovercraft to rescue the un-named man with scores of day-trippers, enjoying the sun and seaside, looking on. Scouts on watch spotted the diver and kept visual contact while other scouts and adult leaders launched a small boat to rescue the diver. The speed and the angle of sinking made it extremely difficult to launch the life boats and the first one that did get into the water spilled its occupants into the sea. He said the group had no immediate plans to launch another boat toward the disputed waters. Fire and rescue services were alerted and an inflatable boat was launched. The borough council wants to build the slipway on the Hangings to allow the fire and rescue service to launch its boat into the Avon as near as possible to the junction with the Severn. Could it be that there are no places to launch boats into our river? Both Whitby's lifeboats had to be launched to rescue five canoeists who put out to sea in a force nine gale on Saturday. The boats are launched from a slipway into the island's precarious harbour, steered through lulls in the surf and out to passing ships to trade or to load freight. On Thursday we arrived and were told we couldn't launch boats for a rescue because the local governments were saying the military was taking over. The ferry stopped, launched a boat and picked them up - they had paddled 14 miles across the Channel - at 7am. If you're looking for a place to launch your boat, I know just the place. They are expected to have the capacity to launch speed vessels and allow helicopters to operate from their decks. At first light on Saturday, three boats were launched, searching the river from the bridge as far away as Levitstown, four miles downstream. Colleagues who saw the incident from the shore launched a rescue boat and pulled Miss Brown on board. I would like to know then if I would be allowed to launch my boat in the harbour and leave my car there for safe keeping as I had to buy my licence for my boat at Portnet. Everyone scattered as some fetched the remains of the food from the kitchen and others launched the boats into the water quickly in readiness. Synonyms set afloat, float 1.1 Set (a newly built ship or boat) afloat for the first time, typically as part of an official ceremony. 使（新船）初次下水 King Gustav II Adolph of Sweden launched a huge new warship Example sentencesExamples The new purpose built vessel was officially launched to serve the Zeebrugge - Waterford route. ‘We installed this just before Christmas and the ship will be launched in April,’ he said. He joked: ‘George launched a ship in Belfast and it was three miles out at sea before he let go of the bottle.’ The new purpose-built vessel was officially launched on Monday week last to serve the Rotterdam to Waterford route. The Minister for the Marine will visit the club early next month to officially launch the boat. The other vessel involved was the newly launched steamship Chanticleer, which had been undertaking sea trials at the measured mile at Skelmorlie. The Queen Mother had a long association with the HMS Ark Royal, having launched the ship in 1981 as well as the previous ship of the same name in 1950. It was officially launched at a ceremony at Skipton Castle on Tuesday. Where the banks of the Clyde once teemed with forests of shipbuilding cranes, launching huge vessels into the river every week, only ghosts remain of this once world-beating industry. Fincantieri were awarded the contract for the Etna in July 1995, and the ship was launched in July 1997. This ship was launched in 1937, saw considerable action in the Mediterranean, and was also ultimately responsible for the sinking of the Bismarck. Two European-owned companies plan to launch new ships this year as well. The celebrity and fundraiser took time out to officially launch a new boat for disabled people at the Sailing Club at the weekend. The ship was launched in 1843 and was the first screw driven iron ship to cross the Atlantic. It was a gift from a visiting Greek shipping tycoon who had just launched a new ship called Inca. 1.2 Send (a missile, satellite, or spacecraft) on its course or into orbit. 发射（人造卫星、导弹或航天器） they launched two Scud missiles 他们发射了两枚飞毛腿导弹。 Example sentencesExamples The radar's job is to figure out which is the real warhead, so that missile interceptors can be launched to try to stop them. They have six weapons tubes, used for launching both torpedoes and missiles, and can dive to depths greater than 300 metres. Like rockets, a missile can be launched from a single tube or from multiple tubes. Look, if we saw a nuclear weapon on a missile about to be launched at us, I don't think anybody would disagree, we would have the right to destroy it. In 1957, the USSR launched the Sputnik, the first artificial earth satellite. Even before a single missile has been launched there has been significant collateral damage, all of it on our own side. Does each decoy need to be launched separately, or can warheads and decoys all be launched on a single missile? Of course, the U.S. will remain opposed to India launching satellites that have American parts. They plan to launch the satellites on decommissioned Russian missiles. The space race reaches new lands when the Russian Space Agency launches Nigeria's first satellite. A space war, in which each nation launches its own missile destroying satellites, could be thwarted by a bucket of gravel, according to a report submitted to the United Nations. The missile can also be launched immediately without tracking when an unexpected target appears. A traditional chemical rocket would launch the spacecraft out of Earth orbit. That approach would require much more than sending bombers and launching missiles against terrorists already discovered and recorded. Cruise missiles were launched at the wrong targets. In the course of the Desert Storm war he launched missiles against Saudi Arabia and Israel. The missile can be launched from a mobile launcher and takes about eleven minutes to reach its target. A space launch vehicle to launch satellites is different than a ballistic missile. As aircraft weapons came along, they were supposed to fire them, release bombs and later launch missiles. Two months later, although not missile related but even more explosive, the Soviets launched the Sputnik I satellite. Synonyms send into orbit, put into orbit 1.3 Hurl (something) forcefully. 投掷 she launched a tortoiseshell comb Example sentencesExamples Then he takes one giant stride down the pitch and launches the final ball of the over for six over mid-on. In an instant, both guns were firing away, launching a volley of shells at the remaining enemy Genos. But Pujols kept his head down, fully extended his arms and went with the pitch, launching it over the center field wall. Synonyms throw, hurl, fling, pitch, lob, toss, cast, let fly, propel, project 1.4launch oneselfwith adverbial of direction (of a person) make a sudden energetic movement. （人）猛然一动，蓦地弹起 I launched myself out of bed 我猛地跳下床。 Example sentencesExamples The woman pushed Bill aside, her movements a blur as she launched herself at the dark figure. His opponent, a year or two older but still barely a teenager, winces and, fighting back tears of humiliation, launches himself in a flurry of wheeling punches. Caitlin launched herself at him - a sudden spinning kick knocking him backwards. She had turned from the mirror, eyes glistening with tears, and launched herself into his arms. Finally, as half-time approached, Glass almost broke the deadlock with a 25-yard shot that had Marshall launching himself across the goal to save. Sudden anger boiled up from her and she launched herself at the man. As I opened the door, Meg the sheepdog puppy rushed in past me, and launched herself at him with maximum possible excitement at finding him. Their coats streamed back in a sudden breeze launching itself through the prison. I declare this a lifetime top-ten paddle even before a sea lion launches itself onto a rock and poses, head straight up. Though just under five feet tall and about five and a half stones in weight, she had no second thoughts about launching herself at the considerably heftier intruder. In a sudden blur of movement she launched herself across the office in my direction. It is at the roadside vendor's that they energetically launch themselves into some tough wrangling. She launched herself at him, pushing a surprised Adam back into the snow and landing on top of him. Then I switch hands again, pull back ever so briefly and then launch myself forwards, pushing him back into the floor as we swap positions. He lifted his legs above his torso and pushed swiftly away, launching himself onto his feet. I launched myself at him, pushing him against the wall and pinning him there with my fists against his chest. 1.5 Utter (criticism or a threat) vehemently. 猛烈地批评；强硬地威胁 scores of customers launched a volley of complaints Example sentencesExamples The answer included the launching of various legal challenges and the creation of an anglophone lobby group. With the Chinese New Year approaching, migrant workers across China are launching protests to demand the payment of outstanding wages. Ahead of the inauguration, the state media launched new attacks against him in a bid to influence his speech. He launched a frenzied personal attack on the economist, criticising everything from his economics to his politics. He launched an immediate counter attack by accusing his leader of over reacting. He is always trying to sound reasonable even when he is making outrageous demands and launching threats. Wyatt also wants to introduce a specific offence for launching denial of service attacks, removing a potential grey area in existing laws. They launch Denial of Service attacks against websites (including ours) on a daily basis. The scenario is plausible as a way of launching denial of service attacks preventing the internal operations of a firm. He went on to launch a characteristically scathing attack on the newspaper, and on the eyewitness testimonies of the night in question. 2Start or set in motion (an activity or enterprise) 开始（某一活动）；创办（企业）；使…开始运作 she was launching a campaign against ugly architecture Example sentencesExamples Nor could he use it as collateral to raise a loan to develop it, or to launch an alternative enterprise. The Commonwealth Youth Program has agreed to make available a sum of £20,000 to launch a Youth Enterprise Development Fund. But what about a person who opts out of his area of learning to launch an enterprise suited to his taste? After the poll tax was defeated in 1991 Scottish Militant Labour was launched as an open political party. Tenants and local community activists also held a public meeting on the Thursday night to launch the Campaign For A No Vote. He said Martin wanted to launch campaigns to ‘bring some common sense and decency’ into the British legal system. This week I launched the Making Good Decisions programme for councillors and commissioners. She and her colleagues launched the project a few days ago and it's really taken off. Congratulations are due to the Scottish business leaders who had the vision and enterprise to launch this project. Anti-abortion activists launched a petition campaign on January 22 in a bid to overturn the veto. He's begun by launching an emotive advertising campaign. Earlier this year, the Minster authorities launched the Development Campaign. A left challenge to New Labour was launched at a vibrant convention of the left in the Brent East constituency last week. Within hours of its passage, media reform activists were talking about launching a campaign to have other cities do the same. But at the same time he added that he could not succumb to anybody's criticism when it comes to launching developmental activities with his own funds. The director said the institute has launched a pioneer project to support the organic farming of crops, fruits, vegetables, and herbs. So I knocked off an incredibly quick webpage launching the Campaign For Better Namesakes. Unicef, Plan and other organisations launched a campaign last June to create awareness of the importance of birth registration. The Buy a Brick Campaign was launched to coincide with the start of building work on the hospice site, and was a simple and practical way for supporters to contribute to the appeal. The Yorkshire Project was launched in 1999 with the aim of re-establishing a wild population of the birds in northern England. Synonyms introduce, organize, start, begin, embark on, usher in, initiate, put in place, instigate, institute, inaugurate, set up, bring out, open, get under way, set in motion, get going set in motion, get going, get under way, start, begin, embark on, usher in, initiate, put in place, instigate, institute, inaugurate, set up, bring out, organize, introduce, open 2.1 Introduce (a new product or publication) to the public for the first time. 推出（新产品，出版物） the company has launched a software package specifically for the legal sector Example sentencesExamples Some companies have also launched new products at the fair, the Chief Executive of Innovative Trade Fairs pointed out. We do limited press, depending on when we are launching a new product. New products will also be launched at these exhibitions. Today, the association was launching a publication called Reinventing the Town Hall, which includes the results of the competitions at the four authorities and the startling findings. Point two, should a company have to consult all minority, victim support and disability groups to make sure that are not about to cause offence to anyone before launching a product? The firm launched its product at the end of last year, and already has dozens of customers. The publication was launched with members of the Green Party at London's City Hall this week. One of the largest companies in the world will be launching a new product in Zambia tomorrow. Steve is now looking forward to launching his product in Croydon after its success in Brighton. We acknowledge that we have chosen an unfortunate time to launch this new product. The firm, which makes home security storage systems, is launching a new product at this year's Chelsea Flower Show. As it happens I will be launching a new product soon that includes some of these elements. How a product is launched is an important issue. A few exhibitors chose to launch their new products at the show. noun 1An act or instance of launching something. 发射，发起 the launch of a new campaign against drinking and driving 又一次反酒后驾车运动的发起。 Example sentencesExamples They want to mandate at least three useful views of any space shuttle launch. The launch of flights between Singapore and Jakarta, which has been stalled since May amid air traffic wrangles, is now scheduled for the end of this month. The formal launch of the campaign on October 5 showed the determination of all candidates to reach every possible voter. The technicians were putting in place the final details relating to Monday's scheduled rocket launch. An existing satellite system designed to detect and track ballistic missile launches is currently being upgraded. The following day saw the launch of flights to Nakhon Ratchasima, priced from a mere 450 baht. A total of 20 flight demonstration launches were conducted from a ground platform. We could have sworn that the downloading of music took off with the launch of Napster. The new magazine will come out with 50,000 copies together with the launch of the new instant messaging service. This followed the launch of these flights in March. The next big step in our effort to conquer space was the launch of the space shuttle in 1981. Since its launch at the beginning of last year, the column has never fallen off the top three ‘most read’ pages of the paper. Today's launch comes less than two weeks after the company announced plans to axe 3000 jobs. Have great flights and safe launches and landings! It is the driver who controls the launch, flight and decent by adjusting the speed and direction of the jeep. The airline on Tuesday also announced the launch of a three-times-a-week flight on the Amsterdam-Hyderabad sector from the same day. The exercises saw successful missile launches, artillery firing and torpedo runs. In their view, one year's delay in launch, for instance, would not damage the business opportunity irreparably. The company had pushed its launch date from March to the end of June. All the hard work of the previous day is now paying off as they make clean launches with straight flights and stand up landings. 1.1 An occasion at which a new product or publication is introduced to the public. （新产品，出版物）发布会，推介会 a book launch 新书发布会。 Example sentencesExamples The on-site events team will ensure that conferences, meetings, product launches and exhibitions run smoothly. Product launch and program management is becoming an increasingly critical element of supplier competitiveness. The boat is available for receptions, gala dinners, product launches and business breakfasts. The award includes publication and launch of his book at next year's Writers' Week in Listowel. Another effective strategy of communications is inviting not only the dealers but also customers to special events and new product launches. His wife Ann attended yesterday's launch with her two sons and daughter. The book launch and lecture are happening on November 25 at 8pm. More often than not, one of the keys to a successful product launch is surprise and first mover advantage. I'm about to head off to a launch party for an Oxford play. Officials from businesses, local hospital trusts and academia attended yesterday's launch. It will be open to the public and is also available for corporate entertainment and product launches. It makes 1m a year from renting out the galleries for conferences, drinks parties, dinners and product launches. Tim was happy to sign copies of his book for those who attended his book launch. Running until Sunday, the festival has a diverse programme of events including lectures, book launches, workshops, debates, symposia, film and art. It comes through compèring public functions, product launches, dealer meets and by anchoring programmes in television channels. During the day, the venue will be used for product launches and wedding receptions. How do you get that many journalists to take time out and attend your product launch? The launch of this new publication will take place at the conference room of the NIC building on the Waterfront, at 7 pm this evening. The occasion also marked the official launch of a new book on Admiral Brown. The versatile space makes it an excellent choice of venue for conferences, meetings, product launches, functions and events. Phrasal Verbs launch into Begin (something) energetically and enthusiastically. （积极热情地）开始，着手 he launched into a two-hour sales pitch 他发动了一场两小时的销售宣传。 Example sentencesExamples There's no point to my launching into a spiel about fees, hours of availability, et cetera, if the caller already knows all that. As I did, Simon began to stir from his long sleep, bouncing back in time for us to launch into our next attempt to save his life. The title song begins with a conch blaring and the bass drum launching into its rhythm. I mean, I'm thinking maybe people shouldn't be taking risks, launching into risky strategies with their own family home? Bobby tries to bargain with the audience, and attempts to launch into another song. As soon as a visitor countered them, the actors responded by launching into (what was supposed to be) an intellectual discussion on art. The other two, one of whom is startlingly pretty, launch into an genial explanation of why I should give them some money. I began the session by launching into a familiar tirade regarding a series of patterns that I just can't seem to break out of. As you follow it along the street you begin to hear the cheeps and trills of other birds launching into a discordant chorus. ‘Bonjour Madame,’ she says, launching into an incomprehensible monologue. Synonyms start, burst into, break into, begin, embark on, get going on launch out Make a start on a new and challenging enterprise. 开创，启动（新而难的事） she wasn't brave enough to launch out by herself 她没有勇气独自开辟新天地。 Example sentencesExamples He is a frequent, well read and provocative poster at this and other blogs, and has now launched out in his own right and started a solo blog. Likewise, seamen in the life of faith, let us launch out into the deep, and find that all things are possible with God, and all things are possible unto him that believeth. The company learnt this lesson and used it as a leverage when they launched out on their own. Even now the working class is far from responding to the betrayal it has suffered at the hands of Labour by launching out on a new and genuinely socialist path. I wouldn't want to discourage them but I would urge caution and a bit of sensible risk assessment before launching out. We watched the news for hours, looking in vain for the kind of information that would let two people like us decide whether to launch out on a personal mission to evacuate people. I thought it might have been some banker, you know, coming to settle my affairs of state before I get launched out of this Sphere. On Sunday the group had launched out on a publicity campaign in the surrounding communities. Almost from the moment we launched out, we were addressing huge crowds in the sugar belt and elsewhere. The Irish wine market is entering a mature phase with a broad, confident consumer base now launching out on its own to explore and engage with smaller and more specialist wines. Synonyms start, burst into, break into, begin, embark on, get going on Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘hurl a missile, discharge with force’): from Anglo-Norman French launcher, variant of Old French lancier (see lance). launch² noun 1A large motorboat, used especially for short trips. （短途旅行用）大汽艇 she cruised the waterways on a luxury motor launch Also called motor launch a police launch halted a small boat Example sentencesExamples When the council last advertised it said suitable candidates must have between ten and 15 rowing boats, a motor launch, a river boom and be suitable qualified in life saving. The Corps also purchased a motor launch and put her to work for the Fort Peck District. Your launch trip gives you a thirty minute visit. Ahead of the convoys were processions of mine sweepers, Coast Guard cutters, buoy-layers and motor launches. They come in with motor launches at the dead of night. I decided to man the launch and left my shipmate to finish the starboard tire-without supervision. Ten minutes ago two attack helicopters peeled off overhead, circling London in tight formation and I could see police launches on the Thames. The company has a fleet of 15-feet motor boats for hire, plus electric launches and a day-hire sailing boat. On May 22 I joined a small group from the American Museum of Natural History in a motor launch at Niantic, Connecticut. During this time, they have launched hundreds of boats ranging from 20-foot steam launches to 40-foot schooners. Managing to escape detection, they went aboard a Thai police motor launch. They were joined by high-speed launches from the Thames police marine support unit. They are used by wealthy individuals who have a fleet of expensive cars to protect them from bad weather and other damage, and also by a string of car manufacturers for motor launches. The launches moved to intercept but were no match for the smaller craft, which was loaded with explosives. She spent more than five hours in the cold waters of Gare Loch, concealing herself from police launches and searchlights and penetrating the floating barrier surrounding the berth. Motor-driven launches, powerboats, pedal boats and rowboats are in great demand in the tourist spots of Veli-Akkulam. The launch would do the trips in quite heavy seas and cancellations for bad weather were rare. You can tie up your own tender at the dinghy docks or go ashore in one of the harbor launches. He returned the salute as the warship gathered speed, picked up her guard of Police escort launches and headed for the open sea. Part of the group rode in two support motor launches. 1.1historical The largest boat carried on a man-of-war. 〈史〉（舰载）大船 Origin Late 17th century: from Spanish lancha ‘pinnace’, perhaps from Malay lancharan, from lanchar ‘swift, nimble’. verb.1 phr.v. noun.1
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