[] to start an activity, especially an organized one开始从事，发起，发动（尤指有组织的活动）◆an advertising campaign launched by the British Tourist Authority由英国旅游局发起的广告宣传活动◆He has launched a bid for control of the supermarket chain.他发起了旨在控制连锁超市的出价。◆The business launched last year with 15 employees.这家企业去年创办，有 15 位员工。to start selling a product or service for the first time; to make sth available so that it can be bought and sold（首次）上市；推出（产品或服务）◆The company is launching a new telephone service in Japan this year.这家公司今年将在日本推出一种新的电话服务。◆They are planning to launch a $2 billion bond issue.他们正计划推出 20 亿元的债券。●ˌlaunch ˈoutto do sth new in your career, especially sth more exciting开始从事，投身于（新的，尤指更令人兴奋的事业）◆It's time I launched out on my own.我自己创业的时候到了。