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springboard

/ˈsprɪŋbɔːrd/ /ˈsprɪŋˌbɔːrd/

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noun

Трамплин

A diving board consisting of a flexible, springy, cantilevered platform, used for diving into water.

Examples :

"The swimmer walked to the end of the springboard and bounced to gain height before diving into the pool. "

Пловец подошел к концу трамплина и подпрыгнул, чтобы набрать высоту, прежде чем нырнуть в бассейн.

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noun

Трамплин

A small platform on springs and usually hinged at one end, used to launch or vault onto other equipment.

Examples :

"The gymnast used the springboard to launch herself into the air for her vault. "

Гимнастка использовала трамплин, чтобы подпрыгнуть в воздух для своего прыжка.

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noun

Трамплин, толчок

Anything that gives a person or thing energy or impulse, or that serves to launch or begin something.

Examples :

"The opportunity served a springboard to their success."

Эта возможность послужила трамплином к их успеху.

energy action achievement

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verb

Использовать как трамплин

To launch or propel as if from a springboard, especially toward political office.

Examples :

"Winning the local election springboarded her to a successful state senate campaign. "

Победа на местных выборах послужила для нее трамплином к успешной кампании в сенат штата.

politics government action position