出发chūfā 1.离开原来所在的地方到别的地方去{leave the original location for another place}: ～日期还没有确定{The date of departure has not been set.}|收拾行装,准备～。{Pack up and get ready to leave.} 2.考虑或处理问题时以某一方面为着眼点{focus of attention when considering or handling an issue}: 从生产～{as regards production}|从长远利益～。{keep long-term interest in mind}