Launching

(noun.) the act of propelling with force.

(noun.) the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time.

手打:鲁迪

• Langley' s method of launching had been proved practical, but Curtiss finally deci ded to start from the water, and accordingly fitted the aeroplane with hydroae roplane floats. 李贝. 西洋科学史.
• This smal ler machine was tested August 8, 1903, the same launching apparatus being employed as with the steam-driven models of 1896. 李贝. 西洋科学史.
• The old method of launching the plane from a hill gave little chance for a real test. 鲁伯特·萨金特·荷兰. 历史性发明.
• As he had no idea of deceiving her, and always desired to please her, he was thus made chary of launching into expense. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 大卫·科波菲尔.
• He also constructed new launching apparatus. 李贝. 西洋科学史.
• Again difficulty occurred with the launching gear, the rear wings and rudder being wrecked before the aeroplane was clear of the ways. 李贝. 西洋科学史.
• But in spite of this launching at the hands of the most eminent scientists, business men could see little future for the new machine. 鲁伯特·萨金特·荷兰. 历史性发明.
• At a given signal the aeroplane was released fr om the overhead launching apparatus on the upper deck of the house-boat. 李贝. 西洋科学史.
• Launching the craft, he propelled it down the river by using the same engine to drive the paddle wheels. 威廉·亨利·杜利特. 世纪发明.

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