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发射
fā shè
Meaning
- to launch
- to shoot (a projectile)
- to fire (a rocket)
Definition
发射：指将火箭、导弹、卫星等物体发送到空中或太空中，也指射出子弹、炮弹等。
Launch: to send a rocket, missile, satellite, etc. into the air or space; also to fire a bullet, shell, etc.
Usage
常用于航天、军事领域，也可用于比喻，如发射信号、发射光芒。可作及物动词，后接宾语。
Commonly used in aerospace and military contexts; also used metaphorically, such as emitting signals or radiating light. It is a transitive verb followed by an object.
Examples
- 1 中国成功发射了神舟飞船。（China successfully launched the Shenzhou spacecraft.）
- 2 军队发射了多枚导弹进行演习。（The military launched several missiles for the exercise.）
- 3 这个卫星发射计划因天气原因推迟。（The satellite launch plan was postponed due to weather.）
- 4 灯塔发射出强烈的光芒，指引船只航行。（The lighthouse emits a strong light to guide ships.）
- 5 手机通过天线发射信号进行通信。（The phone emits signals through the antenna for communication.）
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