catapult
柯林斯词典
1. V-T/V-I If someone or something catapults or is catapulted through the air, they are thrown very suddenly, quickly, and violently through it. 弹射
We've all seen enough dummies catapulting through windshields in TV warnings to know the dangers of not wearing seat belts. 我们都已经看过将假人从挡风玻璃后弹射出来的电视节目，警告人们不系安全带会招致危险。
2. V-T/V-I If something catapults you into a particular state or situation, or if you catapult there, you are suddenly and unexpectedly caused to be in that state or situation. 使突然处于; 突然处于
"Basic Instinct" catapulted her to top status Hollywood. 《本能》这部电影使她一跃成为好莱坞顶级明星。
3. N-COUNT A catapult is a device for shooting small stones. It is made of a Y-shaped stick with a piece of elastic tied between the two top posts. 弹弓[英国英语]
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catapult /ˈkætəˌpʌlt/ (catapulting,catapulted,catapults)
剑桥词典
- a device that can throw objects at a high speed
投射器；石弩；弹射器
In the past, armies used catapults to hurl heavy stones at enemy fortifications . 古代军队使用石弩将重石投向敌人的防御工事。
On that type of aircraft carrier , a catapult was used to help launch aircraft . 那种航空母舰利用弹射器弹射飞机升空。
UK (US slingshot)
a Y-shaped stick or piece of metal with a piece of elastic (= material that stretches ) attached to the top parts , used especially by children for shooting small stones
（儿童玩的）弹弓 返回 catapult