catapulted的音标为["kætəpɔːlt] ,基本翻译为“投射,投掷;射出;猛推”,记忆技巧为“cat(猫) + apult(发射) → 猫被猛推 → 投射”。
Catapult的英文词源可以追溯到拉丁语“catapulta”,意为“投石器”。这个词在英语中意为“投掷,投射”。
变化形式:
1. 原形:catapult
2. 过去式:catapulted
3. 过去分词:catapulted
4. 现在分词:catapulting
5. 复数:catapults
相关单词:
1. "boosted" - 意为"推动,促进",其词源与"catapult"相似,都与投掷有关。
2. "hurl" - 意为"用力投掷",这个词源自古英语,与"catapult"有相似的含义。
3. "fling" - 意为"扔,抛",这个词也源自英语,表示投掷的动作。
4. "project" - 意为"投射,发射",这个词直接来自拉丁语,表示投掷或发射的动作。
5. "launch" - 意为"发射,推出",这个词也源自拉丁语,表示将物品投入水中或空中。
6. "propel" - 意为"推进,驱使",这个词源自法语,表示推动或驱动的动作。
7. "thrust" - 意为"插入,推进",这个词源自拉丁语,表示用力推或插入的动作。
8. "haste" - 意为"匆忙,急速",这个词与"catapult"没有直接关系,但都与快速投掷有关。
9. "flurry" - 意为"一阵混乱,骚动",这个词也与快速投掷有关,可以理解为快速投掷的物品引起的混乱。
10. "impulse" - 意为"冲动,推动力",这个词也与推动或投掷有关,表示内心的推动或刺激。
常用短语:
1. catapult into 突然进入
例句:The company catapulted into the spotlight after winning the competition.
2. be catapulted into stardom 被推上明星之路
例句:He was catapulted into stardom after appearing in the film.
3. be catapulted forward 被推动向前
例句:The project was catapulted forward with the new funding.
4. be catapulted upwards 被弹起
例句:The ball was catapulted upwards and landed in the net.
5. be catapulted out of 突然被抛出
例句:He was catapulted out of his comfort zone when he was asked to speak at the conference.
6. be catapulted into action 被推动采取行动
例句:The news of the disaster was catapulted into action, and rescue teams were immediately dispatched.
7. be catapulted into a new era 被推向新纪元
例句:The company has been catapulted into a new era of success after the acquisition.
英文小作文:
Catapulting into adulthood, I realize how much I still have to learn and grow. As I embark on this new phase of my life, I am filled with excitement and nervousness at the same time. I am eager to explore new horizons and take on new challenges, but I also feel a sense of uncertainty about the future. However, I know that with courage and determination, I can overcome any obstacle and achieve my goals. Catapulting into adulthood is not just about growing up, it is also about realizing your dreams and making a difference in the world. I am ready to take on the challenges that lie ahead and make my mark on the world as a strong and independent adult.