1、launch
發射(火箭、導彈或衛星)
NASA plans to launch a satellite to study cosmic rays.
美國國家航空航天局計劃發射一顆衛星上天,對宇宙射線進行研究
。A Delta II rocket was launched from Cape Canaveral early this morning.
今天一早,一枚“德爾塔”Ⅱ型火箭在卡納維拉爾角發射升空
。開展(重大活動);發起,發動(軍事襲擊等)
Heavy fighting has been going on after the guerrillas had launched their offensive.
游擊隊發起攻擊后,激烈的戰斗一直持續不斷
。The police have launched an investigation into the incident.
警方已對該事件展開調查
。(在江河、湖泊和港口載人的)大型汽艇
The captain was on the deck of the launch, steadying the boat for the pilot.
船長站在汽艇甲板上為領航員保向
。We'll make a trip by launch to White Island.
我們將乘汽艇到懷特島
。2、protect
保護;防護
So, what can women do to protect themselves from heart disease?
那么,女性怎樣做才能使自己不得心臟病呢?
A long thin wool coat and a purple headscarf protected her against the wind.
一件薄薄的羊毛長外套和一條紫色的頭巾為她擋了風
。(保險單)為…提供保險
Many manufacturers have policies to protect themselves against blackmailers.
許多廠家都購買了保險,以防遭到敲詐
。