takeoff

[tˈekˌɔf] /ˈtāk-ˌȯf/ (ame, mw)

takeoff — noun

1. the part of a flight when an airplane rises up from the runway and goes into the

1.名詞B1
釋義

the part of a flight when an airplane rises up from the runway and goes into the air

例句

The pilot announced that takeoff would be delayed by thirty minutes due to heavy fog.

collocation: be delayed / delayed takeoff

Lotte felt her stomach drop as the plane accelerated down the runway for takeoff.

phrase: for takeoff — purpose or destination

同義詞
  • departure

    more general — refers to leaving any place, not just aircraft

  • liftoff

    specifically for rockets and spacecraft, not ordinary airplanes

  • launch

    used for rockets, ships, or new products; implies a scheduled or ceremonial beginning

反義詞
  • landing

    the moment when an aircraft returns to the ground

文法句型

takeoff (noun) — often in phrases like 'during takeoff', 'before takeoff'

用法筆記

Often paired with 'landing' to describe the two main phases of a flight. Common in phrases like 'during takeoff,' 'before takeoff,' and 'takeoff time.'

常見錯誤

❌Please takeoff your coat at the door.
✅Please take off your coat at the door.
💡'takeoff' is a noun (one word) about aircraft departure; the verb meaning 'remove clothing' is written as two separate words: 'take off.'

2. an entertaining performance or piece of writing that copies a person's voice, mo

2.名詞B2
釋義

an entertaining performance or piece of writing that copies a person's voice, movements, or typical way of doing things, usually making them seem funny

例句

The comedian's takeoff of the president had the whole audience laughing.

pattern: takeoff of [a person]

Salma did a hilarious takeoff of her math teacher's way of explaining fractions.

collocation: do a takeoff of [someone]

同義詞
  • imitation

    a general term; not necessarily funny or exaggerated

  • parody

    specifically for humorous imitation in writing, film, or music that makes fun of the original style

  • impression

    a spoken performance that copies someone's voice and accent, often done by a comedian

  • caricature

    an exaggerated portrayal that makes certain features or habits look ridiculous

文法句型

a takeoff of [someone/something]

do/perform a takeoff

用法筆記

Often followed by 'of' to name the person or thing being copied: 'a takeoff of the prime minister.' Compare with 'impression,' which usually focuses only on voice and mannerisms rather than a full performance or written piece.

常見錯誤

❌His speech was a takeoff of the new company policy.
✅His speech was a takeoff of the manager's way of presenting.
💡'takeoff' copies a person's style of speaking or acting, not the content of a document or policy.