leap [ li:p ]

• n.
  • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

    同义词： leaping spring saltation bound bounce

  • an abrupt transition

    "a successful leap from college to the major leagues"

    同义词： jump saltation

  • a sudden and decisive increase

    同义词： jump

  • the distance leaped (or to be leaped)

    "a leap of 10 feet"

• v.
  • move forward by leaps and bounds

    "The child leapt across the puddle"

    同义词： jump bound spring

  • pass abruptly from one state or topic to another

    "leap into fame"

    同义词： jump

  • jump down from an elevated point

    "the widow leapt into the funeral pyre"

    同义词： jump jump off

  • cause to jump or leap

    同义词： jump

以上来源于: WordNet