| 单词 | attack |
| 释义 | Word family noun attack counterattack attacker adjective attacking counterattacking verb attack counterattack at·tack1 /əˈtæk/ ●●● S2 W2 noun 1 violence against SB/STH 攻击某人/某物的暴力VIOLENCE AGAINST somebody [countable]ATTACK an act of violence that is intended to hurt a person or damage a place 袭击，攻击attack on There have been several attacks on foreigners recently. 最近发生了几宗袭击外国人的事件。 a bomb attack 炸弹袭击 a knife attack 持刀攻击 an arson attack (=an attempt to destroy a building using fire) 纵火袭击 victims of racial attacks 种族袭击的受害者2 in a war 战争中IN A WAR [countable, uncountable]ATTACK the act of using weapons against an enemy in a war 进攻，攻击 The attack began at dawn. 进攻在拂晓开始。attack on the attack on Pearl Harbor 袭击珍珠港be/come under attack 遭到抨击 Once again we came under attack from enemy fighter planes. 我们再一次遭到敌军战斗机的袭击。 Rebel forces launched (=started) an attack late Sunday night. 周日深夜，叛军发动攻击。air/missile/nuclear etc attack the threat of nuclear attack 核攻击的威胁3 criticism 批评CRITICISM [countable, uncountable]CRITICIZE a strong and direct criticism of someone or something 抨击，非难，责骂attack on The magazine recently published a vicious personal attack on the novelist. 那本杂志最近发表文章，对这名小说家进行恶意的人身攻击。be/come under attack (=be strongly criticized) 遭到抨击 The company has come under fierce attack for its decision to close the factory. 那家公司因决定关闭工厂而受到猛烈抨击。go on the attack (=start to criticize someone severely) 严厉批评4 illness 疾病ILLNESS [countable]ILLNESS/DISEASE a sudden short period of suffering from an illness, especially an illness that you have often 突然发作attack of I had a bad attack of flu at Christmas. 圣诞节时我得了重感冒。 He died after suffering a severe asthma attack. 他哮喘严重发作后去世。 → heart attack5 emotion 情绪 [countable] a short period of time when you suddenly feel extremely frightened or worried and cannot think normally or deal with the situation 〔情绪的〕一阵侵袭panic/anxiety attack Her heart began to pound frantically, as if she were having a panic attack. 她的心开始狂跳，仿佛恐惧突然袭来。attack of a sudden attack of nerves 突然的一阵紧张6 attempt to stop STH 阻止某事的企图ACTIONS TO STOP something [countable, uncountable]GET RID OF actions that are intended to get rid of or stop something such as a system, a set of laws etc 〔对体制、法律等的〕冲击attack on The new measures were seen by many as an attack on the Scottish way of life. 许多人认为新措施是对苏格兰生活方式的冲击。7 sport 体育 a) [countable, uncountable] an attempt by a player or group of players to score goals or win points 进攻 b) [singular] British English the players in a team that are responsible for trying to score goals or win points 进攻队员 SYN American English offense → defencein attack Heath will play alongside Smith in attack. 希思将和史密斯联手进攻。8 damage 损害 [countable, uncountable] when something such as a disease, insect, or chemical damages something 〔病、虫或化学物的〕损害，伤害 Unfortunately, the carved ceilings have suffered woodworm attack over the years. 可惜的是，雕花的天花板已经长年累月受到蛀虫侵害。n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 1: an act of violence that is intended to hurt a person or damage a placeNOUN + attacka bomb attack (=usually intended to achieve a political aim)Animal rights activists are believed to have carried out the bomb attack.a terrorist attackThe accused men went on trial Monday for America’s worst-ever terrorist attack.a knife/gun attackHe was sentenced to nine years in prison for the knife attack.an arson attack (=intended to destroy a building by burning it)Ten classrooms were completely destroyed in the arson attack.adjectivesa violent/vicious/brutal attackPolice described it as an extremely violent attack.a horrific attack'This was a horrific attack, ' said Detective Chief Superintendent Ron Astles.a frenzied attack (=very violent and uncontrolled)The woman was stabbed to death in a frenzied attack at her home.a racial attackStaffordshire police are treating the incident as a racial attack.a sexual attackThere was no indication of a sexual attack.an unprovoked attack (=in which the victim did nothing to cause the attack)Their teenage son was knocked to the ground, kicked and punched in an unprovoked attack.a motiveless attack (=that happens for no reason)He was stabbed to death in an apparently motiveless attack.verbscarry out an attackThe man who carried out the attack has been described as white and 25 to 32 years old.an attack happens/takes place (also an attack occurs formal)The attack took place at around 10 pm Thursday.phrasesa series/spate/wave of attacks (=a number of attacks in a row)The killing follows a series of brutal attacks on tourists.the victim of an attackShe was the victim of an attack in her own home.n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: the act of using weapons against an enemy in a warADJECTIVES/NOUN + attacka nuclear attackThey would not risk a nuclear attack on the United States.an all-out attack (=that is done with a lot of determination)General Smith was in favour of an all-out attack on the enemy.a full-scale attack (=that uses all the available soldiers and weapons)German troops launched a full-scale attack on the city.an armed attackArmed attacks against Israeli settlements are on the increase.a surprise attackWe launched a surprise attack on their camp just before dawn.a missile/rocket/mortar attackThere were 15 dead and 20 wounded in a missile attack on the capital.an air/bomb attack (=an attack from a plane using bombs)Malta was under heavy air attack.verbslaunch an attackIn April the French army launched an attack.lead/mount an attackThe King now prepared to mount an attack on Granada.come under attackCamps in the south came under attack from pro-government forces.be under attackHe arrived when the base was under attack from mortar and small arms fire. THESAURUSattack noun [countable, uncountable] an act of using weapons against an enemy in a war 进攻，攻击nThe US was threatening to launch an attack on Iran.nThe men had been carrying out rocket attacks on British forces.nBombs have been falling throughout the night, and the city is still under attack (=being attacked).ninvasion noun [countable, uncountable] an occasion when an army enters a country and tries to take control of itThe Allies began their invasion of Europe.The threat of foreign invasion is very real.nraid noun [countable] a short attack on a place by soldiers or planes, intended to cause damage but not take controlan air raid NATO warplanes carried out a series of bombing raids on the city.The village has been the target of frequent raids by rebel groups.nstrike noun [countable] a sudden military attack, especially after a serious disagreementSenior Israeli officials warned that they were still considering a military strike.the possibility of a nuclear strikenassault noun [countable] a military attack intended to take control of a city, area, or building controlled by an enemyThe final military assault on Kwangju began at 3 am on May 27.Hitler launched an all-out assault (=using as many soldiers, weapons, planes etc as possible) on Russia.nambush noun [countable, uncountable] a sudden attack by people who have been waiting and hiding, especially an attack on a vehicle or people who are travelling somewhereFive soldiers were shot in the back and killed in the ambush.Enemy forces waiting in ambush opened fire on the vehicle.ncounterattack noun [countable, uncountable] a military attack made in response to an attack by an enemyGovernment forces launched a counterattack against the guerillas.If they successfully occupied the city, they would need to be capable of defending it against enemy counterattack.nonslaught noun [countable] formal a large violent attack by an armyIn 1544 there was a full-scale onslaught on France, in which the English took Boulogne.The troops were preparing for another onslaught against the enemy.Examples from the Corpusattack• The air attack occurred in August 1988 during a campaign against the Kurdish separatist movement.• The city is exposed and vulnerable to air attack.• She was left unconscious after an attack in her own home.• One of my students suddenly had an attack of asthma and I didn't know what to do.• International terrorists have mounted an attack aimed at disrupting the huge tourist industry here.• Lumbering was an attack operation, as thoroughly strategic and disciplined as a military siege.• They finally caught the gang responsible for the armed attacks on foreigners in Dakar.• an asthma attack• But most animals, seeking to avoid attack from predators, use disguise in a quite different and more cautious way.• France launched a bitter attack on EU proposals to reduce farm subsidies.• At this time the Union center, having reformed after falling back under the early attacks, was still standing fast.• Your father died early this morning of a heart attack.• O'Brien promised to continue his attacks on the film industry.• New statistics show a further increase in attacks on women.• missile attacks on civilian targets• Police say it was a particularly nasty attack.• Fong did not suffer a physical attack, but he was humiliated by the three men.• Malaria often doesn't go away completely, and a patent may suffer from repeated attacks over several years.• Eleven people were injured in a rocket attack on Sunday night.• There was no indication of a sexual attack.• Officially you are all going to be victims of a surprise attack on the rescue party by the native inhabitants.• Their home was damaged in the attack.• The caller warned that the attacks will continue until the demands are met.• The attack took place as she was walking home.• Hiding under a seat in a movie theater that has come under attack by a crazed gunman.• Once again the oil companies have come under attack from environmentalists.• a number of brutal and unprovoked attacks on gaysracial attacks• It looks at some appalling racial attacks, including a skinhead raid last June on a Gypsy camp near Naples.• These precautions are essential because of the danger of racial attacks.• After he was elected in November he revealed that he been the subject of racial attacks during his campaign.• We will continue to ensure that the full force of the law is used to deal with racial attacks.air/missile/nuclear etc attack• Consequently, they might remove the base, thereby removing the reason for a nuclear attack.• There were no trains and the roads were under constant air attack.• The Pentagon ordered up cruise missile attacks from two of the six cruise-missile equipped warships on patrol in the Persian Gulf.• But like the old joke, they prepare for nuclear attack by gathering the wagons into a circle.• Nor will such a network of battle stations immediately end the threat of nuclear attack.• On the other hand, it is becoming apparent that air attacks alone are not likely to win the war.• He also underlines further the riskiness of the Yamamoto plan, pointing to the high vulnerability of carriers to air attack.go on the attack• Banks now opened on Saturdays because the building societies had gone on the attack.• United were panicking as Newcastle went on the attack.• Mark, in a preemptive strike, went on the attack to discredit her with Charles.• Now we went on the attack.suffering ... attack• However, the following month Abdul Latif Hamid died after suffering an asthma attack.• Lock forward Bayfield had to leave the pitch while playing for Northampton after suffering an asthma attack.• He was released from trial during the summer, after suffering a heart attack.• Now I, suffering attacks of insecurity as they grow away from me, need to clutch them in the night.• In addition the Roman masonry below is suffering from sulphate attack aggravated by the recent use of cement mortar and render.• There is no doubt that the older we get the greater is the risk of suffering a heart attack.• She felt like a tightrope walker suffering an attack of vertigo, terrified she was going to topple.panic/anxiety attack• Richard was having a panic attack on Fifth Avenue, clutching a lamppost with arms that bulged like tin drums.• Thirty years ago we heard nothing about panic attacks, or anorexia or self-mutilation.• It has also been proven to combat anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and panic attacks.• Basically they become terrified of having another anxiety attack.• Their recently acquired understanding very often prevents them from achieving a full-blown panic attack.• Co-trainer Lou Duva said he thought his fighter had a seizure or anxiety attack.• Once you understand the panic attack problem, these particular fears of public places make perfect sense.• The panic attacks gave her the perfect excuse, as no blame could possibly be attributed to her.Related topics: Sportattack2 ●●● S3 W2 verb 1 use violence 使用暴力ATTACK SOMEONE [intransitive, transitive]ATTACK to deliberately use violence to hurt a person or damage a place 袭击，殴打；破坏 She was attacked while walking home late at night. 她深夜步行回家时遭到袭击。 His shop was attacked by a gang of youths. 他的商店遭到一伙年轻人的破坏。 Snakes will only attack if you disturb them. 蛇只有在受到骚扰时才会攻击。attack somebody/something with something He needed 200 stitches after being attacked with a broken bottle. 他被人用破酒瓶砸伤了，需要缝200针。2 in a war 在战争中IN A WAR [intransitive, transitive]ATTACK to start using guns, bombs etc against an enemy in a war 进攻，袭击 Army tanks attacked a village near the capital on Sunday. 周日，军方的坦克袭击了首都附近的一个村庄。3 criticize 批评 [transitive]CRITICIZE to criticize someone or something very strongly 抨击，责难 Last year Dr Travis publicly attacked the idea that abortion should be available on demand. 去年，特拉维斯医生公开抨击了堕胎有求须应的观点。attack somebody for (doing) something Newspapers attacked the government for failing to cut taxes. 报纸抨击政府未能减税。strongly/bitterly/savagely etc attack somebody/something 强烈批评某人/某事► see thesaurus at criticize4 damage 破坏 [transitive]INJURE if something such as a disease, insect, or chemical attacks something, it damages it 〔病、虫或化学物〕给…造成伤害；侵袭，侵蚀 a cruel disease that attacks the brain and nervous system 一种破坏大脑和神经系统的严重疾病5 begin doing 开始做 [transitive]DETERMINED to begin to do something in a determined and eager way 着手积极处理 She immediately set about attacking the problem. 她立即着手全力对付问题。 Martin attacked his meal (=started eating) with vigour. 马丁开始狼吞虎咽地吃起饭来。6 sport 体育 [intransitive, transitive]DS to move forward and try to score goals or win points 进攻 → defend Brazil began to attack more in the second half of the match. 巴西队下半场加强了进攻。 THESAURUSto attack a person 袭击某人attack to use violence against someone and try to hurt them 袭击，殴打She was attacked by a man with a baseball bat. 她被一名男子用棒球球棒袭击。Police dogs are trained to attack. 警犬受过攻击训练。ambush /ˈæmbʊʃ/ if a group of people ambush someone, they hide and wait for them and then attack them 伏击The judge was ambushed by gunmen as he drove to work at the courthouse. 法官驾车去法院上班时遭持枪歹徒伏击。mug to attack someone and take money from them in a public place such as a street 〔在大街等公共场所〕行凶抢劫He was mugged on his way home from school. 他放学回家途中遭人抢劫。stab to attack someone with a knife 〔用刀〕刺，捅The victim had been stabbed in the neck. 被害人被人用刀刺中颈部。assault to attack and hurt someone – used especially when talking about this as a criminal offence 殴打，袭击〔尤指犯罪〕He assaulted a flight attendant who refused to serve him more drinks. 他殴打了一名空中乘务员，因后者拒绝向他提供更多饮料。be set upon by somebody/something written to be attacked by a group of people 被…群殴He died outside his home after being set upon by a gang of youths. 他被一帮少年群殴，死在家门外。turn on to suddenly change your behaviour and attack the person you are with, when they do not expect this 突然攻击The dog suddenly turned on him, sinking its teeth into his arm. 那狗突然向他扑来，死死咬住他的胳膊。to attack a place 袭击某地attack to use weapons to try to damage or take control of a place 进攻，袭击The village was attacked by enemy warplanes. 这座村庄遭到敌机的袭击。nWe will attack at dawn.invade to enter a country and try to get control of it using force 武力入侵，侵略The Romans invaded Britain 2,000 years ago. 2,000年前罗马人入侵不列颠。storm to suddenly attack a city or building that is well defended by getting inside it and taking control 突然袭击，攻占Elite troops stormed the building and rescued the hostages. 精锐部队突袭大楼，救出了人质。besiege /bɪˈsiːdʒ/ to surround a city or building with soldiers in order to stop the people inside from getting out or from receiving supplies 包围，围困In April 655, Osman’s palace was besieged by rebels. 在655年4月，奥斯曼的宫殿被叛军包围。→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpusattack• General Powell consulted with the President before giving the order to attack.• Many women feel vulnerable to attack.• Guerrillas attacked an army patrol.• Whoever is afraid of cholera will be attacked, and no treatment can save him.• Nine days ago, a 26 year old woman was also attacked as she walked along New Road.• The special unit attacked at dawn, inflicting heavy losses.• The bill has been attacked because it will put loggers out of work.• The village had been attacked by enemy warplanes.• A woman was attacked by three youths while she was out jogging in Central Park.• What's happened to it, have you been attacked by tigers?• Her husband attacked her with a knife.• He was badly injured when one of his own bulls attacked him.• Brown Bears have been know to attack human beings.• Police dogs are trained to attack in certain circumstances.• Union leaders attacked management for eliminating employee health benefits.• The Canadian team began to attack more in the second half of the game.• Several actors have attacked proposals to cut the theatre's budget.• The virus attacks the body's immune system.• On 25 April, British and Australian troops attacked the enemy at Gallipoli.• Yet when Ruksana Khan was attacked, the Home Secretary visited her in hospital and everything.• But potential obstacles can not be allowed to attack the legitimacy or undermine the potential feasibility of a new state.• Silence reigned for some time as they attacked the meal.• There are several ways to attack the problem of rising rents.• A hostile nation has attacked with the silent and invisible weapons of cyberspace.attack somebody for (doing) something• One of the papers had attacked the commercial for being too emotive.• After he leaves, Harold Transome attacks Jermyn for employing him and leaves Jermyn, each of them angry at the other.• Others, including Stead, attacked the bill for increasing the arbitrary power of the police on the streets.• We can attack an orange for not being an apple.• We choose our frame of reference and attack something for not fitting it.• Temper defeated pity and he attacked her rabidly for, of all things, going to her Anglican church.• The attack usually lasts for several minutes but can go on much longer.• The attack went on for up to five minutes before the two attackers made off on foot.Origin attack2 (1600-1700) French attaquer, from Old Italian attaccare “to attach”, from stacca “sharp post”at·tack1 noun →n COLLOCATIONS1 →n COLLOCATIONS2 →THESAURUS1attack2 verb →THESAURUS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable is violence of act Corpus that an |
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