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take-off
ˈtake-off noun
1. [uncountable and countable] the time when a plane leaves the ground and begins to fly
2. [countable] a humorous performance that copies the way someone behaves
3. [countable] the time when your feet leave the ground when you are jumping


take-offBrE /ˈteɪk ɒf/ 🔊NAmE /ˈteɪk ɔːf/ 🔊, /ˈteɪk ɑːf/ 🔊 noun [uncountable, countable] the moment at which an aircraft leaves the ground and starts to fly (飞机的)起飞The plane is ready for take-off. 飞机准备随时起飞。🔊🔊take-off speed起飞速度(figurative) The local economy is poised for take-off. 当地的经济蓄势待发。🔊🔊 OPP landing

cabin crew, charter, flight path, in-flight, land, long-haul, plane, refuel, take-off, travel

[countable, uncountable] the moment when your feet leave the ground when you jump 起跳 [countable] if you do a take-off of sb, you copy the way they speak or behave, in a humorous way to entertain people (对他人言行的)滑稽模仿

caricature, comedy, funny, joke, parody, pun, sketch, slapstick, spoof, take-off