rocket
n
1 firework or similar device that shoots into the air when lit and then explodes 火箭式煙火或類似裝置
a di`stress rocket, ie used to signal for help 呼救信號火箭.
2
(a) cylindrical device that flies by expelling gases produced by combustion, used to propel a warhead or spacecraft 火箭(發射器).
(b) bomb or shell together with the rocket propelling it 火箭(彈)
[attrib 作定語]
a `rocket attack 火箭攻擊. =>illus 見插圖.
3 (idm 習語) give sb/get a `rocket (Brit infml 口) reprimand sb/be reprimanded severely 嚴厲斥責某人[受到嚴厲斥責]. rocket, v
1 [I, Ipr, Ip]
~ (up) increase very rapidly 迅速增加
Unemployment levels have rocketed (to new heights). 失業率猛然上升(到新的水平).
House prices are rocketing (up). 房價在飛漲.
2 [Ipr, Ip] move extremely quickly 飛快地移動
He rocketed to stardom (ie became famous) overnight. 他轉瞬間成了明星.
rocket along, away, off, past, etc 飛快地行進、 離開、 離去、 越過等.