돌이나 화살 등을 멀리 쏘아 보내는 고대의 무기
A historical military engine used for hurling large stones or other missiles.
예문:
"Medieval soldiers loaded the catapult with heavy boulders to break the castle walls."
"The museum features a full-scale replica of a Roman catapult."
함선 등에서 비행기를 이륙시키기 위해 사용하는 기계 장치
A mechanical device for launching aircraft from the deck of a ship, such as an aircraft carrier.
예문:
"The aircraft was launched from the carrier using a powerful steam catapult."
"Modern aircraft carriers are being equipped with advanced electromagnetic catapults."
Y자 모양의 나무에 고무줄을 매어 돌 등을 쏘는 장난감
A forked stick with an elastic band used for shooting small stones.
예문:
"The boy aimed his catapult at a row of empty tin cans."
"He made a homemade catapult using a sturdy branch and some rubber bands."
투석기 등을 이용하여 물체를 강하게 내던지거나 발사하다
To hurl or launch something through the air with great force.
예문:
"The hurricane winds catapulted debris across the entire neighborhood."
"The sudden impact catapulted the rider over the handlebars of the bike."
어떤 사람이나 사물을 갑자기 특정한 상태에 이르게 하다
To suddenly move someone or something into a particular state or situation, especially a successful one.
예문:
"The viral video catapulted the unknown singer to international fame."
"Winning the prestigious award catapulted her career to new heights."
마치 발사된 것처럼 갑자기 또는 매우 빠르게 움직이다
To move suddenly or at great speed as if being thrown.
예문:
"The athlete catapulted out of the starting blocks at the sound of the gun."
"The cat catapulted off the sofa when the vacuum cleaner started."