| 释义 |
rocket1/ˈrɒkit/ n. & v.●n. 1 a cylindrical projectile that can be propelled to a great height or distance by combustion of its contents, used esp. as a firework or signal 火箭 2 an engine using a similar principle but not dependent on air intake for its operation 火箭发动机 3 a rocket-propelled missile, spacecraft, etc. 火箭推进式导弹(或航天器等) 4 Brit. colloq. a severe reprimand [英口]严厉斥责 ●v. (rocketed, rocketing) 1 tr. bombard with rockets 用火箭轰击 2 intr.a move rapidly upwards or away 飞速升起；飞快行进 b increase rapidly 急剧增长 prices rocketed 价格飞涨 [French roquette from Italian rochetto, diminutive of rocca ROCK2, with reference to its cylindrical shape] |