catapult

US /ˈkæt̬.ə.pʌlt/
UK /ˈkæt̬.ə.pʌlt/
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投石機, 彈射器

a device in which a tensioned arm is suddenly released to hurl a projectile

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The ancient army used a catapult to launch large stones at the castle walls.
古代軍隊使用投石機向城堡牆壁發射巨石。
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Modern aircraft carriers use steam-powered catapults to launch jets.
現代航空母艦使用蒸汽動力彈射器彈射噴氣式飛機。
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彈射, 猛推

to hurl or launch (something) with or as if with a catapult

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The explosion catapulted debris high into the air.
爆炸將碎片彈射到空中。
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His new book catapulted him to international fame.
他的新書使他一舉成名，享譽國際。
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