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attack noun
⇨ attack 1 (a bomb attack) ⇨ attack 2 (a vicious knife attack) ⇨ attack 3 (an attack of flu/nerves) ⇨ criticism (a scathing attack on the government's policies)attack verb
⇨ attack 1 (attack sb with a knife) ⇨ attack 2 (attack a city) ⇨ blame (attack the government) ⇨ hit 3 (The disease attacks the central nervous system.)attack1 noun a bomb attack 炸弹袭击a vicious knife attack 凶残的持刀袭击事件an attack of flu/nerves 流感爆发；突然紧张不安attack ♦︎ strike ♦︎ invasion ♦︎ raid ♦︎ assault ♦︎ offensive ♦︎ aggression ♦︎ incursionThese are all words for military acts against an enemy. 这些词均表示军事进攻、袭击。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 （战争中的）进攻，攻击◆He ordered his men to mount an attack on the city.他命令士兵对这座城市发动进攻。◆The patrol came under attack from all sides.巡逻队受到四面八方的攻击。■ strike [countable] a rapid, powerful military attack, especially by aircraft （尤指空中迅猛的）军事袭击◆The effects of the air strikes had been devastating.这次空袭造成的影响是毁灭性的。◆They launched a pre-emptive strike (= before the enemy could attack).他们先发制人，发起了进攻。■ invasion / /ɪnˈveɪʒn/ / [countable, uncountable] the act of an army entering another country by force in order to take control of it 武装入侵；侵略；侵犯◆She left France after the German invasion in 1940.1940年德国武装入侵之后，她离开了法国。◆The invasion force comprised 3 000-5 000 heavily armed troops.侵略军由3 000到5 000名全副武装的士兵组成。 see also invade ⇨ invade ■ raid [countable] a short surprise attack on the enemy by soldiers, ships or aircraft （陆、海、空的）突然袭击◆Hundreds of civilians were killed in the air raids.数百名平民在空袭中丧生。■ assault / /əˈsɔːlt/ / [countable] an attack on a place in order to take control of it 突击，袭击（以占领）◆An assault on the capital was launched in the early hours of the morning.凌晨时分对首都发起了攻击。■ offensive [countable] a planned series of military attacks which sometimes take place over a long period of time （有计划的）系列军事行动；（持续的）攻势◆The final offensive was launched in the spring.春季发动了最后一次进攻。■ aggression [uncountable] a violent attack or threats by one country against another 侵略；侵犯；挑衅◆Each country agreed to halt all acts of aggression against the other's territory.各国同意停止一切对他国领土的侵略行动。■ incursion /ɪnˈkɜːʃn; NAmE ɪnˈkɜːrʒn/ [countable] (formal) a sudden, temporary entry into a place controlled by the enemy, especially across a border （尤指跨越边界的）突然入侵，突然侵犯◆Border patrols were increased to deter further incursions by foreign forces.增加了边关巡逻以阻止外国军队的进一步入侵行动。 attack2 noun a bomb attack 炸弹袭击a vicious knife attack 凶残的持刀袭击事件an attack of flu/nerves 流感爆发；突然紧张不安attack ♦︎ rape ♦︎ assault ♦︎ attemptThese are all words for an act of using violence to try to hurt or kill sb. 这些词均表示对某人的袭击、攻击。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 袭击；攻击◆Police have reported a series of racist attacks.警方通报了一连串种族主义袭击事件。◆A child is recovering in hospital after a serious attack by a stray dog.遭流浪狗猛烈攻击的孩子正在医院中逐渐康复。■ rape [uncountable, countable] the crime of forcing sb to have sex with you, especially using violence 强暴；强奸罪◆He was charged with rape.他被控犯了强奸罪。◆There has been an increase in the number of reported rapes.强奸案报案数字上升了。 see also rape ⇨ rape verb ■ assault / /əˈsɔːlt/ / [uncountable, countable] (rather formal) the crime of attacking sb physically 侵犯人身罪◆Both men were charged with assault.两名男子都被控犯了侵犯人身罪。◆A significant number of indecent assaults on women go unreported.很多宗猥亵妇女罪都没有举报。 see also assault ⇨ rape verb ■ attempt [countable] an act of trying to kill sb 杀人企图◆Someone has made an attempt on the President's life.有人企图刺杀总统。 attack3 noun a bomb attack 炸弹袭击a vicious knife attack 凶残的持刀袭击事件an attack of flu/nerves 流感爆发；突然紧张不安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. 这些词均表示突然发作、突如其来。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 （尤指常发疾病的）发作；（情感的）一阵突发◆He died after suffering an asthma attack.他哮喘发作，去世了。◆He is recovering in hospital after an acute attack of food poisoning.他急性食物中毒后正在医院慢慢康复。◆An attack of nerves took hold of her.她突然紧张不安起来。◆Not everyone who has problems with stress and anxiety will have panic attacks.不是所有受压力和焦虑困扰的人都会患恐慌症。ⓘ 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总用于描述不好的事情。heart attack指突发性心脏病，有时会致死。■ burst [countable] a short period of a particular activity or strong emotion that often starts suddenly 突发；猝发；迸发◆I had a sudden burst of energy and cleaned the house from top to bottom.我突然觉得浑身是劲，就把整座房子从上到下打扫了一遍。◆I tend to work in bursts.我的工作劲头往往是一阵一阵的。◆Her breath was coming in short bursts.她的呼吸急迫短促。◆There was a spontaneous burst of applause.掌声自发地响起。ⓘ 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发，搭配的词有energy、enthusiasm、laughter和applause等，但同时也可以表示负面情感的发作，搭配的词有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 一场；一阵；（坏事的）一通，一次；（疾病的）发作（期）◆They had been fighting after a drinking bout.他们一顿狂饮之后一直在打架。◆Regular exercise is better than occasional bouts of strenuous activity.有规律的运动比偶尔一两次剧烈运动好。◆He's just recovering from a severe bout of flu.他正从一场重感冒中慢慢恢复。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都可以指疾病发作。但是attack给人的印象是病情来得更突然，持续时间更短。■ flurry /ˈflʌri; NAmE ˈflɜːri/ [countable, usually singular] an occasion when there is a lot of activity, interest or excitement within a short period of time 一阵忙乱（或激动、兴奋）◆Her arrival caused a flurry of excitement.她的到来引起了一阵轰动。◆A flurry of shots rang out in the darkness.黑暗中突然响起一阵枪声。ⓘ 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修饰的事物通常是以某种方式引起或发生的。■ outburst /ˈaʊtbɜːst; NAmE ˈaʊtbɜːrst/ [countable] a sudden strong expression of an emotion, especially anger; a sudden increase in a particular activity or attitude （尤指愤怒的）迸发，爆发；（活动的）激增；（态度的）激化◆He was alarmed by her violent outburst.她暴跳如雷，令他惊恐万状。◆This outburst of racism manifested itself most in the suburbs.这波种族主义情绪的突然高涨在郊区表现得最为突出。ⓘ 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最常表示负面情绪的爆发，搭配的词有anger、violence、hatred、annoyance和rage等，还用来描述政治或社会行为的激增◆an outburst of militancy / nationalism / patriotism / racism好战／民族主义／爱国主义／种族主义情绪的高涨 ■ fit [countable] a sudden short period of coughing or laughter, that you cannot control; a sudden strong expression of an emotion 一阵（忍不住的咳嗽或大笑）；（强烈感情的）冲动，发作◆Laughing brought on a terrible fit of coughing.大笑引起一阵剧烈的咳嗽。◆He had us all in fits (of laughter) with his jokes.他的笑话让我们都笑得前仰后合。◆The defendant claimed to have acted in a fit of anger.被告称自己是在狂怒之下作出此等行为。■ spurt /spɜːt; NAmE spɜːrt/ [countable] a sudden increase in speed, effort, activity or emotion for a short period of time （速度、干劲、活动或感情的）短时激增，迸发◆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个工作，最好多加一把劲。◆Babies get very hungry during growth spurts.婴儿在猛长时期会很饿。◆I felt a little spurt of pleasure at the prospect.我对前景突然感到一丝鼓舞。 criticism noun criticism ♦︎ attack ♦︎ disapproval ♦︎ condemnation ♦︎ denunciation ♦︎ censure ♦︎ assault ♦︎ rap ♦︎ quibble ♦︎ flakThese are all words for the act of expressing a negative opinion about sb/sth. 这些词均表示批评、批判、指责。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆criticism / disapproval / condemnation / a denunciation / censure of sb / sth◆an attack / assault on sb / sth◆criticism / an attack / condemnation / flak from sb / sth◆(a) strong criticism / attack / disapproval / condemnation◆a fierce / severe criticism / attack / denunciation / censure◆(a) public criticism / attack / disapproval / condemnation / denunciation / censure◆to launch a criticism / an attack / an assault◆to make a criticism / an attack / a denunciation / an assault◆to express criticism / disapproval / condemnation◆to bring / draw criticism / condemnation from sb / sth◆to come under criticism / attack / censure / assault◆to take criticism / flak■ criticism [uncountable, countable] the act of expressing a negative opinion about sb/sth because you think they have faults 批评；批判；指责◆The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups.这项计划已经引起消费者组织的指责。◆People in public life must always be open to criticism (= willing to accept being criticized).公众人物必须随时准备接受批评。◆Ben is very sensitive, he just can't take criticism.本很敏感，受不了一丁点批评。◆I didn't mean it as a criticism.我没有要责备的意思。◆My only criticism of the house is that it is on a busy main road.我对这座房子唯一的不满是它处在一条繁忙的大马路旁。 see also criticize ⇨ blame ■ attack [countable, uncountable] (especially journalism 尤用于新闻) strong, aggressive criticism of sb/sth in speech or writing （口头或书面的）抨击，非难◆She launched a scathing attack on the government's policies.她对政府的政策进行了猛烈抨击。◆The school has come under attack for failing to encourage bright students.这所学校因未能鼓励聪明的学生而受到非难。 see also attack ⇨ blame verb ■ disapproval [uncountable] a feeling that you do not like an idea, an action or sb's behaviour because you think it is bad, not suitable or going to have a bad effect on sb else 不赞成；反对◆He shook his head in disapproval.他摇了摇头，表示反对。◆She looked at my clothes with disapproval.她不满意地看着我的衣服。OPP approval ⇨ praise noun see also disapprove ⇨ disapprove ■ condemnation / /ˌkɒndemˈneɪʃn; NAmE ˌkɑːndemˈneɪʃn/ [uncountable, countable] (rather formal) strong criticism of sb/sth, especially for moral reasons （尤指出于道德原因的）谴责，指责◆There was widespread condemnation of the invasion.那次侵略遭到了广泛的谴责。◆The report will be seen by many as a strong condemnation of the prison system.那份报告被许多人视为对监狱系统的强烈谴责。 see also condemn ⇨ blame ■ denunciation /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn/ / [countable, uncountable] (formal) an act of criticizing sb/sth strongly in public 公开谴责；斥责；指责◆The bishop made an angry denunciation of the government's policies.主教愤怒地谴责了政府的政策。◆All parties joined in bitter denunciation of the terrorists.所有党派同仇敌忾，斥责恐怖分子。 see also denounce ⇨ blame ■ censure / /ˈsenʃə(r)/ / [uncountable] (formal) strong criticism, especially from a court, parliament or other official body （尤指法院、议会或其他官方机构）严厉的批评，斥责，谴责◆Her dishonest behaviour came under severe censure.她的不诚实行为受到了严厉批评。 see also censure ⇨ blame verb ■ assault / /əˈsɔːlt/ / [countable] strong, aggressive criticism of sb/sth in speech or in writing, especially in order to cause damage （口头或书面的）抨击，非难（尤指以破坏为目的）◆The paper's assault on the president was totally unjustified.这份报纸对总统的攻击纯属无稽之谈。NOTE 辨析 Attack or assault? Attack is used more frequently than assault as a way of describing a criticism of sb/sth. Assault can be more severe and suggests a serious, deliberate attempt to hurt sb's reputation or damage a policy. 表示批评、指责时，attack比assault常用。assault可能会更加严厉，暗指有意想要重挫某人声望或破坏某项政策。■ rap [countable] (NAmE, informal) an unfair judgement on sb/sth 不公正的判决；苛评◆He denounced the criticisms as 'just one bum rap after another'.他谴责这样的批评“不过是一次又一次地横加指斥”。◆Wolves get a bad rap, says a woman who owns three.“狼被不公正地冠上黑名。”一个养着三只狼的女人说。■ quibble / /ˈkwɪbl/ / [countable] a small complaint or criticism, especially one that is not important （尤指无足轻重的）抱怨，牢骚，不满◆The only quibble about this book is the lack of colour illustrations.对这本书唯一的不满是缺少彩色插图。■ flak [uncountable] (informal) severe criticism intended to damage or destroy sb/sth that comes from several different sources （来自各方，意在伤害或破坏的）严厉批评，抨击◆He's taken a lot of flak for his left-wing views.他的左倾观点受到了诸多谴责。◆She came in for a lot of flak from the press.她遭到报刊的猛烈抨击。 attack1 verb attack sb with a knife 持刀袭击某人attack a city 进攻一座城市attack ♦︎ assault ♦︎ beat sb up ♦︎ mug ♦︎ strikeThese words all mean to use violence to try to hurt, kill or rob sb. 这些词均表示袭击、攻击。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 袭击；攻击◆The man attacked him with a knife.那个男子持刀袭击了他。◆Most dogs will not attack unless provoked.大多数的狗受到挑衅才会攻击。■ assault / /əˈsɔːlt/ / [transitive] (rather formal) to attack sb violently, especially when this is considered as a crime 猛烈攻击，袭击，侵犯（尤指构成犯罪）◆He has been charged with assaulting a police officer.他被控袭警。◆He admitted indecently assaulting the child.他承认猥亵了那个小孩。■ ˌbeat sb ˈup phrasal verb (beat, beaten)to hit or kick sb hard, many times 痛殴；毒打◆He was badly beaten up by a gang of thugs.他被一帮暴徒打得遍体鳞伤。■ mug (-gg-) [transitive, often passive] to attack sb violently in order to steal their money, especially in a public place （公然）行凶抢劫，打劫◆She was mugged in the street in broad daylight.光天化日之下，她在街上遭到抢劫。▸ mugging noun [uncountable, countable] ◆Mugging is on the increase in the area, especially after dark.这个地区尤其在天黑之后抢劫犯罪呈上升趋势。◆Murders, kidnaps and muggings are reported daily in the newspapers.报纸上每天都有谋杀、绑架和抢劫的报道。■ strike (struck, struck; NAmE also struck, stricken) [intransitive] to attack sb/sth, especially suddenly 突袭；攻击◆Police fear that the killer may strike again.警方担心杀人犯可能再次下手。◆The lion crouched ready to strike.狮子俯下身准备攻击。 attack2 verb attack sb with a knife 持刀袭击某人attack a city 进攻一座城市 ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ invade 另见invade条attack ♦︎ strike ♦︎ storm ♦︎ charge ♦︎ raidThese words all mean to make an aggressive movement against your enemy in a war. 这些词均表示在战争中主动进攻。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 （在战争中使用武器）进攻，攻击◆At dawn the army attacked the town.黎明时分部队开始攻城。◆The guerrillas usually attack at night.游击队通常在夜间发动袭击。■ strike (struck, struck; NAmE also struck, stricken) [intransitive, transitive] to attack sb/sth, especially suddenly 突击；攻击◆The guerrillas struck with deadly force.游击队发起强势进攻。◆Warplanes struck several targets in the city.战机轰炸了城市里的几个目标。■ storm [transitive, intransitive] to suddenly attack a place, especially in order to capture it 突袭；攻占◆Police stormed the building and captured the gunman.警方突袭了那座楼，抓获了持枪歹徒。◆Soldiers stormed into the city at dawn.士兵在拂晓时分攻进城里。■ charge [intransitive, transitive] to rush forward and attack sb/sth 猛攻；猛冲◆We charged at the enemy.我们向敌人发起冲锋。◆The bull put its head down and charged.公牛低下头猛冲过来。◆He ordered his troops to charge the enemy lines.他命令部队猛攻敌方战线。■ raid [transitive] to attack a place without warning and then leave 突袭；偷袭◆Villages along the border are regularly raided.边境附近的村庄经常遭受突袭。◆a raiding party (= a group of soldiers, etc. that attack a place) 突袭小分队 blame verb ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ scold 另见scold条blame ♦︎ criticize ♦︎ condemn ♦︎ attack ♦︎ denounce ♦︎ censureThese words all mean to say that you disapprove of sb/sth because you think they have done sth bad. 这些词均表示责怪、批评、斥责。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to blame / criticize / condemn / attack / denounce / censure sb / sth for sth◆to blame / criticize / condemn / attack / denounce / censure the government / president◆to criticize / condemn / attack / denounce / censure a decision◆to criticize / condemn / attack / denounce sb / sth strongly◆to blame / criticize / condemn / attack / denounce / censure sb / sth publicly◆to blame / criticize / attack sb / sth unfairly◆to be widely blamed / criticized / condemned / attacked / denounced◆to be roundly criticized / condemned / attacked■ blame [transitive] to say or think that sb/sth is responsible for sth bad 把⋯归咎于；责怪；指责◆She blamed the government for failing to respond to the crisis.她指责政府未能对此次危机作出反应。◆A dropped cigarette is being blamed for the fire.一支乱扔的香烟被指为这场火灾的肇因。◆Police are blaming the accident on dangerous driving.警方把事故原因归咎于危险驾驶。◆If you lose your job you'll only have yourself to blame (= it will be your fault).如果你丢了工作，也只能怪自己。◆ (spoken) 'I just slammed down the phone when he said that.' 'I don't blame you!(= I think that was reasonable and the right thing to do)'“他一说那话我就啪地一下挂了电话。”“你做得对！”◆Call her if you like but don't blame me (= because I have advised you not to do it) if she's angry.你想给她打电话就打吧，不过要是她生气，可别怪是我让你打。 see also blame ⇨ fault , to blame ⇨ guilty ■ criticize (BrE also criticise) [transitive, intransitive] to say that you disapprove of sb/sth; to say what you do not like or think is wrong about sb/sth 批评；批判；挑剔；指责◆The decision was criticized by environmental groups.这个决定遭到了环保团体的批评。◆The government has been criticized for not taking the problem seriously.政府被指责没有认真对待这个问题。◆All you ever do is criticize!你就知道批评！ OPP praise ⇨ praise verb see also critical ⇨ critical , criticism ⇨ criticism ▸ critic noun [countable] ◆She is one of the ruling party's most outspoken critics.她是最直言不讳地批评执政党的一个人。◆She is looking for a chance to prove her critics wrong.她在找机会证明批评她的人是错的。■ condemn / /kənˈdem/ / [transitive] (rather formal) to express very strong disapproval of sb/sth, usually for moral reasons （通常因道义上的原因而）谴责，指责◆The government issued a statement condemning the killings.政府发表声明谴责这些凶杀事件。OPP condone ⇨ forgive see also condemnation ⇨ criticism ■ attack [transitive] (rather informal) to criticize sb/sth strongly, especially in order to make people stop respecting them 抨击，非难（尤指以此败坏对方的名声）◆The studio audience repeatedly attacked the minister for her stance.演播室现场的观众因为部长所持的立场而一再诘难她。◆He attacked the idea that the company's practices were bad for the environment.有人说这家企业的做法危害环境，对此他予以抨击。 see also attack ⇨ criticism noun ■ denounce / /dɪˈnaʊns/ / [transitive] (rather formal) to criticize sb/sth strongly, usually in public （公开）谴责，指责，斥责◆The project was denounced as a scandalous waste of public money.这项工程被指责为挥霍公款，令人愤慨。ⓘ You denounce things because you think they are wrong, not just because you do not like them. * denounce指认为某事错误而对其谴责，而不仅仅是出于个人的好恶。 see also denunciation ⇨ criticism ■ censure / /ˈsenʃə(r)/ / [transitive] (formal) to criticize sb strongly, and often officially, because of sth they have done （官方正式地）严厉斥责，谴责◆He was censured by the council for leaking information to the press.他因泄露消息给新闻界而受到委员会的谴责。 see also censure ⇨ criticism hit3 verb hit by a car 被车撞到hit sb over the head 击某人头部be badly hit by the recession 遭受经济衰退的沉重打击hit ♦︎ strike ♦︎ attack ♦︎ strike at sb/sthThese words all mean to have a bad or harmful effect. 这些词均表示产生不良影响。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a / an earthquake / hurricane / storm hits / strikes (sth)◆a disease / virus strikes / attacks sb / sth■ hit (hitting, hit, hit) [transitive, intransitive] (rather informal, especially journalism 尤用于新闻 or spoken) (of events or developments) to have a bad effect on sb/sth （事件或发展）产生不良影响，打击，危害◆Rural areas have been worst hit by the strike.这次罢工对农村地区的打击最沉重。◆Spain was one of the hardest hit countries.西班牙是遭受打击最严重的国家之一。◆Airlines were badly hit by the recession.航空公司受到这次经济衰退的巨大打击。◆His death didn't really hit me at first.他的死起初对我并没有太大影响。◆A tornado hit on Saturday night.周六晚上龙卷风来袭了。■ strike (struck, struck; NAmE also struck, stricken) [intransitive, transitive] (written, especially journalism 尤用于新闻) (of a disaster or disease) to happen suddenly and have a harmful effect on sb/sth （灾难或疾病）侵袭，爆发◆Two days later tragedy struck.两天后悲剧发生了。◆Disaster struck again when their best player was injured.灾难又一次发生了，他们最好的队员受伤了。◆The area was struck by an outbreak of cholera.那个地区爆发了霍乱。■ attack [transitive](especially of a disease) to have a harmful effect on sth that increases with time （尤指疾病）侵害，侵袭◆The vines had been attacked by mildew.葡萄遭到了霉菌的侵害。◆The virus attacks different cells in the body.那种病毒侵害体内各种不同的细胞。■ ˈstrike at sb/sth phrasal verb (struck, struck) (written) to have a damaging or serious effect on sb/sth, especially important principles or ways of doing things 损害，严重影响到（尤指重要原则或做事方法）◆These proposals strike at the very fundamentals of a free press.这些提案严重损害到新闻自由的基础。◆The criticisms strike at the heart of the party's policies.这些批评切中该党政策的要害。 |