catapults
/ˈkætəˌpʌlts/

中文释义

n. (小孩玩的)弹弓( catapult的名词复数 ); 石弩, 弩炮

英文释义

n a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones

n a device that launches aircraft from a warship

n an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles

v shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult

v hurl as if with a sling

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