| 词组 | launch forth |
| 释义 | Idiom take off (on something) and launch forth (on something) Theme: BEGINNINGS to start out a lecture on something; to begin a discussion of something.My father took off on the subject of taxes and talked for an hour.My uncle is always launching forth on the state of the economy.When he launches forth, I leave the room. Idiom set forth (on something) and launch forth (on something) Theme: BEGINNINGS 1. to start out on something. We intend to set forth on our journey very early in the morning.What time will you launch forth? 2. to begin presenting a speech or an explanation. As soon as John set forth on his speech, three people walked out.Every time he launches forth, somebody walks out. launch forth1. To begin or set out on a journey or trip. We'll need to launch forth around 8 AM if we want to reach New York before dusk. The battalion of soldiers launched forth, heading toward an uncertain fate. 2. To issue, propel, or project something forward with force. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "launch" and "forth." The candidate launched forth another series of attacks against his opponents. We launched our boat forth into the water, hoping to catch the wind and continue our momentum. The great god launched forth his mighty lightning bolts down upon the inhabitants of the planet. 3. To begin or initiate some plan, undertaking, or project. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "launch" and "forth." The government will be launching forth its controversial new plan next month. The group of rebels launched forth their uprising in Spring of that year. launch forth (upon something)to set out on something; to begin on something, such as a journey or a long lecture or sermon. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) We launched forth on our trip before dawn. What time shall we launch forth tomorrow morning? |
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