Springboard
[ ['spri?b?:d] ]
出國 Abroad
n. 跳板, 出發點
?? 牛津釋義
springboard
n
1 strong flexible board from which a person can jump high before diving or performing a gymnastic feat （跳水運動的）跳板; （體操運動的）踏跳板.
2 ~ (to/for sth) (fig 比喻) starting point that gives impetus to a future activity 發展事業的起點
The college debating society was a natural springboard for her career in politics. 大學里的辯論社自然成了她從政的墊腳石.
??? 情景例句
Good-bye. Thanks.
再見。謝謝。
In the kingdom of blind men the one-eyed man is king.
盲人國里，獨眼稱王。
Nigel is our new next-door neighbour.He's a pilot.
奈杰爾是我們新搬來的隔壁鄰居。他是個飛行員。