springboard
UK/'spriŋbɒ:d/US
TOEFLC2
释义
n.
A flexible board used to gain height when diving or jumping
跳板(跳水或跳跃时借力增高的有弹性的板)
n.
Something that provides a starting point or impetus for action or growth
出发点;起跳点(为行动或发展提供起点或动力的事物)
词根拆分
原生英语spring(有弹性的、会弹的)+ board = 把你弹起来的有弹性的板。比喻义远比字面义常用:任何你蹬一脚就向前出发的东西——springboard for success(成功的跳板)。
词根 board 还连着 7 个词常用搭配
- 1.springboard for success成功的跳板
- 2.use as a springboard以……为跳板
- 3.springboard to fame通往名声的跳板
- 4.diving springboard跳水板
例句
- 1.
She bounced once on the springboard and dived in.
她在跳板上一弹,便跃入水中。
- 2.
The role became a springboard for his film career.
这个角色成了他电影生涯的跳板。
- 3.
They used the small grant as a springboard to bigger funding.
他们把这笔小额拨款当作争取更大资金的跳板。