:an area from which a rocket is launched(火箭等的)发射台,发射坪 — often used figuratively常用作比喻
The program she hosted on local radio was the launchpad for her network career. [=it was the first step that led to her network career]她主持的地方台节目是她向广播电视事业迈出的第一步。
: a nonflammable platform from which a rocket, launch vehicle, or guided missile can be launched
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Recent Examples on the WebThat opportunity to work for the wildly popular blog was the launchpad for Letman’s career in media, but her storytelling skills were honed long before then. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 14 Aug. 2022 Birdman would, of course, go on to sweep the 2015 Academy Awards (with four wins, including for best film and best director) and help cement Venice’s status as the premier launchpad for awards season glory. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2022 Eastern time, although stormy weather could be passing over the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at that time. Kenneth Chang, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Aug. 2022 Lightning struck special protective towers around the launchpad Saturday, but the towers worked as designed and the rocket was ruled good to go. Lee Roop | Lroop@al.com, al, 29 Aug. 2022 There’s like, 100 versions of that [launchpad] thing. Katie Bain, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2022 But franchising rather than starting a business from square one can offer business owners a launchpad as well as a support system to get started. Pete First, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 The latest entry is Fora, self-described as a tech-forward travel agency that essentially serves as a hub for experienced travelers looking for a launchpad to run a side gig (or more) as a travel agent. Rachel King, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2022 The mission, called the Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment, and known as CAPSTONE, is scheduled to lift off the launchpad on Monday, June 7, at 5:50 a.m. ET. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 24 June 2022 See More