springboard
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/ˈsprɪŋbɔːrd/
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/ˈsprɪŋbɔːd/
A strong board that helps you jump higher in sports like diving and gymnastics.
He used the springboard to perform a high dive.
他使用跳板进行高跳。
Something that helps you start something new, especially by giving you ideas.
His small business success served as a springboard for larger ventures.
他的小企业成功成为了大型企业的跳板。
To help someone or something start something quickly and effectively.
They hoped to springboard their small project into a full-scale operation.
他们希望将他们的小项目作为全面运作的跳板。