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| 1 | to send a missile , space vehicle , satellite , or other object into the air or into space 发射（导弹、太空飞行器、人造卫星等） |
| The agency will launch a new weather satellite next month. 该机构将于下月发射一颗新的气象卫星。 |
| | 1a | to put a boat or ship into water 使（船）下水 | |
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| 2 | to start a major activity such as a military attack , a public investigation , or a new career or project 发动，发起，开始（军事袭击、公众调查、新事业或新项目等） |
| The police confirmed that an enquiry has been launched into the incident. 警方证实对该事件的调查已着手展开。 |
| launch sb on sth the man who launched him on a career in the music business 引领他投身于音乐事业的人 |
| | 2a | to start selling a new product or service to the public 发行；将（新产品或新服务）投放市场 | | The company announced it will launch a new version of its software in January. 该公司宣布它将在1月份将其新版软件投放市场。 | |
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| - | ˈlaunch into |
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| | launch into sth: to start something such as an explanation , project , or attack with a lot of enthusiasm （积极地）开始（解说、工程或袭击等） | He immediately launched into a detailed account of his trip. 他立即开始详尽地描述他的旅行见闻。 | |
| - | ˌlaunch ˈout |
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| | to start a new activity , especially one that involves some risk 开始，着手（尤指带有一些风险的新活动） | She launched out on her own to start a new business. 她开始自己创办新企业。 | |
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