1. The book catapulted the author into fame overnight. 这本书使作者突然成名。
2. The catapult shot hundred-pound rocks at the enemy. 弩炮向敌人发射了上百磅石块。
3. The assertions are like springs that catapult us back to the guard. 这种断言就象弹簧一样将我们弹回到防护处。
英英解释
n.
1. a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stone
2. a device that launches aircraft from a warship
3. medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missile v.
1. shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult
2. hurl as if with a sling