take-off, takeoff/`tekˏɔf; ˈteɪkɒf/ n 1 [C,U] when a plane moves off the ground into the air 〔飞机的〕起飞 2 [C] a funny performance that copies the style of a particular show, film, or performer 滑稽的模仿: 'Spaceball' is supposed to be a take-off of 'Star Wars'. 《太空球》据说是模仿《星球大战》的滑稽片。