attack noun ⇨attack1 (a bomb attack)⇨attack2 (a vicious knife attack)⇨attack3 (an attack of flu/nerves)⇨criticism (a scathing attack on the government's policies)attack verb ⇨attack1 (attack sb with a knife)⇨attack2 (attack a city)⇨blame (attack the government)⇨hit3 (The disease attacks the central nervous system.)attack1
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a bomb attack炸彈襲擊a vicious knife attack兇殘的持刀襲擊事件an attack of flu/nerves流感爆發;突然緊張不安attack ♦︎ strike ♦︎ invasion ♦︎ raid ♦︎ assault ♦︎ offensive ♦︎ aggression ♦︎ incursionThese are all words for military acts against an enemy.這些詞均表示軍事進攻、襲擊。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an attack / a strike / a raid / an assault / an offensive / aggression against sb / sth◆an attack / a strike / an assault / an offensive / an incursion on sb / sth◆in an attack / a strike / an invasion / a raid / an assault / an offensive / an incursion◆(a) military attack / strike / invasion / raid / assault / offensive / aggression / incursion◆a full-scale attack / invasion / assault / offensive◆a successful attack / strike / invasion / raid / assault / offensive◆an all-out attack / assault / offensive◆an air attack / strike / raid / assault / offensive◆to plan / launch an attack / a strike / an invasion / a raid / an assault / an offensive◆to mount an attack / an assault / an offensive◆to make an attack / a raid / an assault / an incursion◆to resist (an) attack / an invasion / an assault / (an) aggression■attack [countable, uncountable](in a war) an aggressive attempt to hurt or defeat the enemy using weapons and violence(戰爭中的)進攻,攻擊◆He ordered his men to mount an attack on the city.他命令士兵對這座城市發動進攻。◆The patrol came under attack from all sides.巡邏隊受到四面八方的攻擊。■strike [countable] a rapid, powerful military attack, especially by aircraft(尤指空中迅猛的)軍事襲擊◆The effects of the air strikes had been devastating.這次空襲造成的影響是毀滅性的。◆They launched a pre-emptive strike(= before the enemy could attack).他們先發制人,發起了進攻。■invasion ɪnˈveɪʒn [countable, uncountable] the act of an army entering another country by force in order to take control of it武裝入侵;侵略;侵犯◆She left France after the German invasion in 1940.1940年德國武裝入侵之後,她離開了法國。◆The invasion force comprised 3 000-5 000 heavily armed troops.侵略軍由3 000到5 000名全副武裝的士兵組成。 see also invade ⇨ invade■raid [countable] a short surprise attack on the enemy by soldiers, ships or aircraft(陸、海、空的)突然襲擊◆Hundreds of civilians were killed in the air raids.數百名平民在空襲中喪生。■assault əˈsɔːlt [countable] an attack on a place in order to take control of it突擊,襲擊(以佔領)◆An assault on the capital was launched in the early hours of the morning.淩晨時分對首都發起了攻擊。■offensive [countable] a planned series of military attacks which sometimes take place over a long period of time(有計劃的)系列軍事行動;(持續的)攻勢◆The final offensive was launched in the spring.春季發動了最後一次進攻。■aggression [uncountable] a violent attack or threats by one country against another侵略;侵犯;挑釁◆Each country agreed to halt all acts of aggression against the other's territory.各國同意停止一切對他國領土的侵略行動。■incursionɪnˈkɜːʃn; NAmEɪnˈkɜːrʒn [countable] (formal) a sudden, temporary entry into a place controlled by the enemy, especially across a border(尤指跨越邊界的)突然入侵,突然侵犯◆Border patrols were increased to deter further incursions by foreign forces.增加了邊關巡邏以阻止外國軍隊的進一步入侵行動。attack2
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a bomb attack炸彈襲擊a vicious knife attack兇殘的持刀襲擊事件an attack of flu/nerves流感爆發;突然緊張不安attack ♦︎ rape ♦︎ assault ♦︎ attemptThese are all words for an act of using violence to try to hurt or kill sb.這些詞均表示對某人的襲擊、攻擊。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an attack / a rape / an assault by sb◆an attack / assault on / against sb◆a / an violent / brutal / savage / vicious / alleged attack / rape / assault◆a / an serious / unprovoked / racial / sexual / physical attack / assault◆an attempted rape / assault◆to carry out an attack / assault■attack [countable] an act of using violence to try to hurt or kill sb襲擊;攻擊◆Police have reported a series of racist attacks.警方通報了一連串種族主義襲擊事件。◆A child is recovering in hospital after a serious attack by a stray dog.遭流浪狗猛烈攻擊的孩子正在醫院中逐漸康複。■rape [uncountable, countable] the crime of forcing sb to have sex with you, especially using violence強暴;強奸罪◆He was charged with rape.他被控犯了強奸罪。◆There has been an increase in the number of reported rapes.強奸案報案數字上升了。 see also rape ⇨ rapeverb■assault əˈsɔːlt [uncountable, countable] (ratherformal) the crime of attacking sb physically侵犯人身罪◆Both men were charged with assault.兩名男子都被控犯了侵犯人身罪。◆A significant number of indecent assaults on women go unreported.很多宗猥亵婦女罪都沒有舉報。 see also assault ⇨ rapeverb■attempt [countable] an act of trying to kill sb殺人企圖◆Someone has made an attempt on the President's life.有人企圖刺殺總統。attack3
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a bomb attack炸彈襲擊a vicious knife attack兇殘的持刀襲擊事件an attack of flu/nerves流感爆發;突然緊張不安attack ♦︎ burst ♦︎ bout ♦︎ flurry ♦︎ outburst ♦︎ fit ♦︎ spurtThese are all words for a short and often sudden period of a particular activity, an illness or an emotion.這些詞均表示突然發作、突如其來。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an attack / a burst / a bout / a flurry / an outburst / a fit / a spurt of sth◆a sudden attack / burst / bout / flurry / outburst / fit / spurt◆an occasional attack / burst / bout / flurry / outburst◆a brief burst / bout / flurry / spurt◆a violent bout / outburst / fit◆a burst / an outburst / a fit of laughter◆a burst / flurry / spurt of activity◆a burst / a bout / an outburst / a fit / a spurt of anger◆a burst / an outburst / a fit of temper◆to suffer (from) / have an attack / a bout / a fit (of sth)◆to bring on an attack / a bout / a fit (of sth)◆to trigger an attack / an outburst / a fit (of sth)◆to cause an attack / a flurry / a fit (of sth)■attack [countable] a sudden, short period of illness, usually severe, especially an illness that you have often; a sudden period of feeling an emotion such as fear(尤指常發疾病的)發作;(情感的)一陣突發◆He died after suffering an asthma attack.他哮喘發作,去世了。◆He is recovering in hospital after an acute attack of food poisoning.他急性食物中毒後正在醫院慢慢康複。◆An attack of nerves took hold of her.她突然緊張不安起來。◆Not everyone who has problems with stress and anxiety will have panic attacks.不是所有受壓力和焦慮困擾的人都會患恐慌症。ⓘ Attack is always used to describe negative things. A heart attack is a sudden serious medical condition in which the heart stops working normally, sometimes causing death. * attack總用於描述不好的事情。heart attack指突發性心髒病,有時會致死。■burst [countable] a short period of a particular activity or strong emotion that often starts suddenly突發;猝發;迸發◆I had a sudden burst of energy and cleaned the house from top to bottom.我突然覺得渾身是勁,就把整座房子從上到下打掃了一遍。◆I tend to work in bursts.我的工作勁頭往往是一陣一陣的。◆Her breath was coming in short bursts.她的呼吸急迫短促。◆There was a spontaneous burst of applause.掌聲自發地響起。ⓘ Burst is usually used to talk about short periods of positive things such as energy, enthusiasm, laughter and applause, but it is also possible to talk about a burst of negative feelings such as pain,jealousy, irritation, impatience and frustration. * burst通常表示正面事物的迸發,搭配的詞有energy、enthusiasm、laughter和applause等,但同時也可以表示負面情感的發作,搭配的詞有pain、jealousy、irritation、impatience和frustration等。■bout baʊt [countable] a short period of great activity; a short period during which there is a lot of a particular thing, usually sth unpleasant; an attack or period of illness一場;一陣;(壞事的)一通,一次;(疾病的)發作(期)◆They had been fighting after a drinking bout.他們一頓狂飲之後一直在打架。◆Regular exercise is better than occasional bouts of strenuous activity.有規律的運動比偶爾一兩次劇烈運動好。◆He's just recovering from a severe bout of flu.他正從一場重感冒中慢慢恢複。NOTE辨析 Attack or bout?Both attack and bout can be used to talk about a period of illness. Attack, however, can give an impression of a shorter and more sudden period of illness. * attack和bout都可以指疾病發作。但是attack給人的印象是病情來得更突然,持續時間更短。■flurryˈflʌri; NAmEˈflɜːri [countable, usually singular] an occasion when there is a lot of activity, interest or excitement within a short period of time一陣忙亂(或激動、興奮)◆Her arrival caused a flurry of excitement.她的到來引起了一陣轟動。◆A flurry of shots rang out in the darkness.黑暗中突然響起一陣槍聲。ⓘ You have a(n) attack/burst/bout of sth; a flurry of sth is sth that there is/was, or that is caused or happens in some way.常用have a(n) attack/burst/bout of sth和there is/was a flurry of sth句式,a flurry of修飾的事物通常是以某種方式引起或發生的。■outburstˈaʊtbɜːst; NAmEˈaʊtbɜːrst [countable] a sudden strong expression of an emotion, especially anger; a sudden increase in a particular activity or attitude(尤指憤怒的)迸發,爆發;(活動的)激增;(態度的)激化◆He was alarmed by her violent outburst.她暴跳如雷,令他驚恐萬狀。◆This outburst of racism manifested itself most in the suburbs.這波種族主義情緒的突然高漲在郊區表現得最爲突出。ⓘ Outburst is used most frequently to talk about negative feelings such as anger, violence, hatred, annoyance and rage. It is also used to describe sudden increases in political or social behaviour. * outburst最常表示負面情緒的爆發,搭配的詞有anger、violence、hatred、annoyance和rage等,還用來描述政治或社會行爲的激增◆an outburst of militancy / nationalism / patriotism / racism好戰/民族主義/愛國主義/種族主義情緒的高漲■fit [countable] a sudden short period of coughing or laughter, that you cannot control; a sudden strong expression of an emotion一陣(忍不住的咳嗽或大笑);(強烈感情的)沖動,發作◆Laughing brought on a terrible fit of coughing.大笑引起一陣劇烈的咳嗽。◆He had us all in fits (of laughter) with his jokes.他的笑話讓我們都笑得前仰後合。◆The defendant claimed to have acted in a fit of anger.被告稱自己是在狂怒之下作出此等行爲。■spurtspɜːt; NAmEspɜːrt [countable] a sudden increase in speed, effort, activity or emotion for a short period of time(速度、幹勁、活動或感情的)短時激增,迸發◆You'd better put on a spurt(= hurry up) if you want to finish that work today.你要是想今天完成那個工作,最好多加一把勁。◆Babies get very hungry during growth spurts.嬰兒在猛長時期會很餓。◆I felt a little spurt of pleasure at the prospect.我對前景突然感到一絲鼓舞。attack1
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attack sb with a knife持刀襲擊某人attack a city進攻一座城市attack ♦︎ assault ♦︎ beat sb up ♦︎ mug ♦︎ strikeThese words all mean to use violence to try to hurt, kill or rob sb.這些詞均表示襲擊、攻擊。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to attack / assault / beat up sb with sth◆to get beaten up / mugged◆to violently attack sb / assault sb / beat sb up■attack [transitive, intransitive] to use violence to try to hurt or kill sb襲擊;攻擊◆The man attacked him with a knife.那個男子持刀襲擊了他。◆Most dogs will not attack unless provoked.大多數的狗受到挑釁才會攻擊。■assault əˈsɔːlt [transitive] (ratherformal) to attack sb violently, especially when this is considered as a crime猛烈攻擊,襲擊,侵犯(尤指構成犯罪)◆He has been charged with assaulting a police officer.他被控襲警。◆He admitted indecently assaulting the child.他承認猥亵了那個小孩。■ˌbeat sb ˈup
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(beat, beaten)to hit or kick sb hard, many times痛毆;毒打◆He was badly beaten up by a gang of thugs.他被一幫暴徒打得遍體鱗傷。■mug(-gg-) [transitive, often passive] to attack sb violently in order to steal their money, especially in a public place(公然)行兇搶劫,打劫◆She was mugged in the street in broad daylight.光天化日之下,她在街上遭到搶劫。▸mugging
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[uncountable, countable] ◆Mugging is on the increase in the area, especially after dark.這個地區尤其在天黑之後搶劫犯罪呈上升趨勢。◆Murders, kidnaps and muggings are reported daily in the newspapers.報紙上每天都有謀殺、綁架和搶劫的報道。■strike(struck, struck; NAmE alsostruck, stricken) [intransitive] to attack sb/sth, especially suddenly突襲;攻擊◆Police fear that the killer may strike again.警方擔心殺人犯可能再次下手。◆The lion crouched ready to strike.獅子俯下身準備攻擊。attack2
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attack sb with a knife持刀襲擊某人attack a city進攻一座城市➡ See also the entry for invade另見invade條attack ♦︎ strike ♦︎ storm ♦︎ charge ♦︎ raidThese words all mean to make an aggressive movement against your enemy in a war.這些詞均表示在戰爭中主動進攻。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to strike / charge at sb / sth◆to attack / strike / charge the enemy◆to attack / strike a target◆to attack / storm a / an house / building / embassy◆soldiers / troops / police attack / storm / charge / raid sth◆aircraft attack / strike / raid sth■attack [transitive, intransitive] to use weapons, such as guns and bombs against an enemy in a war or battle(在戰爭中使用武器)進攻,攻擊◆At dawn the army attacked the town.黎明時分部隊開始攻城。◆The guerrillas usually attack at night.遊擊隊通常在夜間發動襲擊。■strike(struck, struck; NAmE alsostruck, stricken) [intransitive, transitive] to attack sb/sth, especially suddenly突擊;攻擊◆The guerrillas struck with deadly force.遊擊隊發起強勢進攻。◆Warplanes struck several targets in the city.戰機轟炸了城市裏的幾個目標。■storm [transitive, intransitive] to suddenly attack a place, especially in order to capture it突襲;攻佔◆Police stormed the building and captured the gunman.警方突襲了那座樓,抓獲了持槍歹徒。◆Soldiers stormed into the city at dawn.士兵在拂曉時分攻進城裏。■charge [intransitive, transitive] to rush forward and attack sb/sth猛攻;猛沖◆We charged at the enemy.我們向敵人發起沖鋒。◆The bull put its head down and charged.公牛低下頭猛沖過來。◆He ordered his troops to charge the enemy lines.他命令部隊猛攻敵方戰線。■raid [transitive] to attack a place without warning and then leave突襲;偷襲◆Villages along the border are regularly raided.邊境附近的村莊經常遭受突襲。◆a raiding party(= a group of soldiers, etc. that attack a place)突襲小分隊