n.[C]

1. 导弹，火箭；火箭发动机
   They planned to send a rocket to the moon.

   他们计划向月球发射火箭。

2. 火箭式投射器；火箭弹
3. （火箭式）大烟火；信号火箭
4. 【英】【俚】斥责

vt.

1. 用火箭运载
   They succeeded in rocketing a satellite into orbit.

   他们成功地用火箭把一颗卫星送入运行轨道。

2. 用火箭轰击

vi.

1. 向前急冲；飞快行进[Q]
   The train rocketed by.

   火车飞驰而过。

2. 迅速上升；猛涨[（+up）]
   His profits rocketed.

   他的利润猛增。

n.

1. 【植】芝麻菜；紫花南芥

n.

1. a cylindrical projectile that can be propelled to a great height or distance by the combustion of its contents.
   ▸a missile or spacecraft propelled by an engine providing thrust on the same principle.
2. Brit. informal a severe reprimand.

v.

1. (of an amount, price, etc.) increase very rapidly and suddenly.
2. move very rapidly.
3. attack with rocket-propelled missiles.

n.