What does rocket mean?

A vehicle driven forward by powerful gases, often into space Rise or increase very quickly

How is rocket pronounced?

UK /ˈrɒkɪt/, US /ˈrɑːkɪt/.

/ˈrɒkɪt/ · /ˈrɑːkɪt/

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火箭

n. A vehicle driven forward by powerful gases, often into space

火箭

v. Rise or increase very quickly

飞涨；迅速上升

We watched the rocket rise above the clouds.

我们看着火箭升到云层上方。

As housing demand continues to grow, rents may rocket in cities with limited space for new development.

随着住房需求持续增长，新开发空间有限的城市可能出现租金飞涨。

作动词常描述价格等猛涨，比increase语气更强。

What does rocket mean?: A vehicle driven forward by powerful gases, often into space Rise or increase very quickly
How is rocket pronounced?: UK /ˈrɒkɪt/, US /ˈrɑːkɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.