1、launch
发射(火箭、导弹或卫星)
NASA plans to launch a satellite to study cosmic rays.
美国国家航空航天局计划发射一颗卫星上天,对宇宙射线进行研究
。A Delta II rocket was launched from Cape Canaveral early this morning.
今天一早,一枚“德尔塔”Ⅱ型火箭在卡纳维拉尔角发射升空
。开展(重大活动);发起,发动(军事袭击等)
Heavy fighting has been going on after the guerrillas had launched their offensive.
游击队发起攻击后,激烈的战斗一直持续不断
。The police have launched an investigation into the incident.
警方已对该事件展开调查
。(在江河、湖泊和港口载人的)大型汽艇
The captain was on the deck of the launch, steadying the boat for the pilot.
船长站在汽艇甲板上为领航员保向
。We'll make a trip by launch to White Island.
我们将乘汽艇到怀特岛
。2、protect
保护;防护
So, what can women do to protect themselves from heart disease?
那么,女性怎样做才能使自己不得心脏病呢?
A long thin wool coat and a purple headscarf protected her against the wind.
一件薄薄的羊毛长外套和一条紫色的头巾为她挡了风
。(保险单)为…提供保险
Many manufacturers have policies to protect themselves against blackmailers.
许多厂家都购买了保险,以防遭到敲诈
。