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1 | C a vehicle shaped like a tube that travels in space . A rocket is launched when it is sent up from the ground into the sky . 火箭 |
| 1a | a weapon shaped like a tube that flies through the air and explodes when it hits something 火箭弹;导弹 | | anti-tank rockets 反坦克导弹 | | a rocket attack 导弹攻击 | |
| 1b | a firework shaped like a tube that flies up into the air when you light it and then explodes, creating noise and bright coloured light 火箭式焰火;流星焰火 | |
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2 | U BRITISH a leaf vegetable with a strong flavour , eaten raw in salads 芝麻菜;紫花南芥 |
PHRASE |
- | give sb a rocket BRITISH informal |
| to criticize someone in a very angry way |
| 愤怒斥责某人 |
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