launching pad
['lɔ:ntʃiŋ]
n. 发射台, 起点
例句与用法：
The police are launching a major attack on drug dealers.
警方对毒品贩子发动了大规模的攻击。
The intentional, usually remote-controlled destruction of a space vehicle, rocket, or missile after launching, as for defective performance or reasons of safety.
毁灭，摧毁因为方案不完善或为了安全的原因，经常通过遥控对已发射的宇宙飞船、火箭或导弹实施的有意的摧毁
A mechanism for launching aircraft at a speed sufficient for flight, as from the deck of a carrier.
弹射器以适于飞行速度的发射航空器的一种机械装置，如从航空母舰的甲板上发射
China succeeded in launching its first man-made earth satellite in1970.
1970年中国成功地发射了第一颗人造地球卫星。
After many difficulties and postponements, the ship was ready for launching.
该船几经周折拖延后，已准备下水。
词形变化：
动词过去式: launched | 动词过去分词: launched | 动词现在分词: launching | 动词第三人称单数: launches |
ph.
1. (火箭等的)发射台
2. 起飞坪
3. 【喻】起点; 出发点; 跳板