spring·board/`sprɪŋˏbɔrd; ˈsprɪŋbɔːd/ n [C] 1 something that helps you start a new activity 〔有助于新活动开始的〕起步方法，起点: His TV appearance was a springboard to success. 他在电视上露面是他获得成功的起点。 2 a strong board that bends, used to help you jump high, for example into water 〔跳水等用的〕跳板，踏跳板