liftoff
/ˈlift-ˌȯf/ (ame, mw)
liftoff — noun
1. the moment when a rocket, missile, or aircraft rises from the ground and starts
1.名詞B2
釋義
the moment when a rocket, missile, or aircraft rises from the ground and starts going upward
例句
The rocket's liftoff shook the windows of nearby classrooms.
collocation: rocket's liftoff
At liftoff, Bilal gripped the seat handles and laughed loudly.
time phrase: at liftoff
A ten-second delay pushed the liftoff past sunset over the desert.
Engineers cheered as the test vehicle achieved smooth liftoff from the pad.
During the rescue drill, the helicopter's liftoff sprayed dust across the field.
用法筆記
Most often used for rockets or spacecraft. For an ordinary plane, takeoff is the usual everyday word.
常見錯誤
❌The train's liftoff was delayed by snow.
✅The train's departure was delayed by snow.
💡'liftoff' is only used when something leaves the ground to begin flying.