突然经历;一跃而成
to suddenly experience a particular state, such as being famous
The award for best actress meant that almost overnight she was catapulted into the limelight. 获得最佳女演员奖意味着她几乎一夜之间成了公众关注的焦点。
Taylor worked as a teaching assistant before being catapulted into the spotlight.
A little known singer-songwriter, the 23-year-old from Manchester has been catapulted into the mainstream.
The company's woes were recently catapulted into the headlines following the sudden resignation of its CEO.
As a result of all the media attention, she was catapulted into the public eye, aged only 20.
See also: catapult verb