Takeoff is the beginning of a flight, when an aircraft leaves the ground.
例句
The aircraft crashed after takeoff from Heathrow in a reservoir...飞机从希思罗机场起飞后坠毁在一个水库里。The commuter plane was waiting for takeoff...通勤飞机在等候起飞。
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(对某人动作的滑稽)模仿
A takeoff of someone is a humorous imitation of the way in which they behave.
例句
The programme was worth watching for an inspired takeoff of the Collins sisters.这个节目值得一看,因为有对柯林斯姐妹的滑稽创意模仿。
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(经济、生意等的)开始腾飞,迅速发展
Takeoff is the point in the development of something, such as an economy or a business, when it begins to be successful.
例句
The 1950s were the decade of Hong Kong's industrial take-off.20世纪50年代是香港工业开始快速发展的10年。
英汉词典释义
n.
(飞机的)起飞;(航天器的)升空
The plane crashed shortly after takeoff.飞机起飞后不久便坠毁了。When all the instruments had been checked out,the pilot signalled that he was ready for takeoff.所有仪表都检查过之后,驾驶员发出起飞准备就绪的信号。
<非正>(对某人习惯动作的)滑稽模仿
She does a marvellous takeoff of the Queen.她学女王的样子学得惟妙惟肖。
英英词典释义
Noun
1. a departure; especially of airplanes
2. the initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne
3. a composition that imitates somebody's style in a humorous way