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springboard

/ˈsprɪŋˌbɔrd/

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1 · n.

a board for jumping, or a starting point for progress

跳板；起点

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The internship became a springboard for her career.
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这份实习成了她职业生涯的跳板。
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Pronunciation: /ˈsprɪŋˌbɔrd/

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