launch pad

1. N-COUNT A launch pad or launching pad is a platform from which rockets, missiles, or satellites are launched. (火箭、导弹或卫星的)发射台

2. N-COUNT A launch pad or launching pad is a situation, for example, a job, which you can use in order to go forward to something better or more important. 跳板; 踏脚石

The Café de la Gare was considered a first-rate training ground and launch pad for young comedians. 火车站咖啡厅被认为是年轻喜剧演员最好的训练场地和跳板。