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attack attack ★★★★★/ətæ̱k/1[VERB	动词]攻击；进攻 To attack a person or place means to try to hurt or damage them using physical violence.   [V n]  [V]  [V-ing]Fifty civilians in Masawa were killed when government planes attacked the town...马萨瓦市遭到政府军飞机轰炸，有50名平民丧生。He bundled the old lady into her hallway and brutally attacked her...他将老妇人推到她家走廊上，并对她一顿暴打。While Haig and Foch argued, the Germans attacked...黑格和福克正在争论时，德国人发起了进攻。The infantry would use hit and run tactics to slow attacking forces.步兵团可能会使用打了就跑的战术来阻滞进攻部队。Attack is also a noun....a campaign of air attacks on strategic targets...对战略目标的空袭行动Refugees had come under attack from federal troops.难民遭到了联邦军队的袭击。2[VERB	动词]抨击；强烈指责；非难 If you attack a person, belief, idea, or act, you criticize them strongly.   [V n]  [V n for -ing]  [Also V n as n/adj]He publicly attacked the people who've been calling for secret ballot nominations...他公开抨击了那些主张用不记名投票方式确定任命人选的人。A newspaper ran an editorial attacking him for being a showman.一家报纸发表社论，批评他善于作秀。Attack is also a noun.The role of the state as a prime mover in planning social change has been under attack...国家扮演的规划社会变革的原动力角色颇受争议。The committee yesterday launched a scathing attack on British business for failing to invest.昨天，该委员会严厉指责了英国商界未进行投资。3[VERB	动词]（疾病、化学药品、昆虫等）攻击，侵蚀，破坏 If something such as a disease, a chemical, or an insect attacks something, it harms or spoils it.   [V n]The virus seems to have attacked his throat...病毒看来已经侵蚀到他喉部了。Several key crops failed when they were attacked by pests.一些主要农作物由于遭受虫害而歉收。Attack is also a noun.The virus can actually destroy those white blood cells, leaving the body wide open to attack from other infections.该病毒实际上会破坏那些白血球，使身体极易受到其他传染病感染。4[VERB	动词]（积极地）解决（问题），开展（工作） If you attack a job or a problem, you start to deal with it in an energetic way.   [V n]Any attempt to attack the budget problem is going to have to in some way deal with those issues.要解决预算问题，在某种程度上就必须解决那些问题。5[VERB	动词]（在足球等比赛中）进攻 In games such as football, when one team attacks the opponent's goal, they try to score a goal.   [V n]  [V]Now the US is controlling the ball and attacking the opponent's goal...现在美国队控球，向对方球门展开了进攻。The goal was just reward for Villa's decision to attack constantly in the second half.在下半场，维拉队持续进攻的打法为他们赢得了这个进球。Attack is also a noun.Lee was at the hub of some incisive attacks in the second half.在下半场，李组织了几次快速进攻。attackingManchester City will play a more attacking style of football.曼城队将大打攻势足球。6[N-COUNT	可数名词]（疾病短时间的）侵袭，发作 An attack of an illness is a short period in which you suffer badly from it.   [with supp]It had brought on an attack of asthma.这引发了哮喘。7See also:counter-attack；heart attack；   attack1 nounattack2 verbattackat‧tack1 /əˈtæk/ ●●● S2 W2 noun  Entry menu Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1violence against somebody/something [countable] an act of violence that is intended to hurt a person or damage a placeattack on There have been several attacks on foreigners recently. a bomb attack a knife attack an arson attack (=an attempt to destroy a building using fire) victims of racial attacks2in a war [countable, uncountable] the act of using weapons against an enemy in a war:  The attack began at dawn.attack on the attack on Pearl Harborbe/come under attack Once again we came under attack from enemy fighter planes. Rebel forces launched (=started) an  attack late Sunday night.air/missile/nuclear etc attack the threat of nuclear attack3criticism [countable, uncountable] a strong and direct criticism of someone or somethingattack on The magazine recently published a vicious personal attack on the novelist.be/come under attack (=be strongly criticized) The company has come under fierce attack for its decision to close the factory.go on the attack (=start to criticize someone severely)4illness [countable] a sudden short period of suffering from an illness, especially an illness that you have oftenattack of I had a bad attack of flu at Christmas. He died after suffering a severe asthma attack. →heart attack5emotion [countable] a short period of time when you suddenly feel extremely frightened or worried and cannot think normally or deal with the situationpanic/anxiety attack Her heart began to pound frantically, as if she were having a panic attack.attack of a sudden attack of nerves6attempt to stop something [countable, uncountable] actions that are intended to get rid of or stop something such as a system, a set of laws etcattack on The new measures were seen by many as an attack on the Scottish way of life.7sport a)[countable, uncountable] an attempt by a player or group of players to score goals or win points b)[singular] British English the players in a team that are responsible for trying to score goals or win points SYN offense American English → defencein attack Heath will play alongside Smith in attack.8damage [countable, uncountable] when something such as a disease, insect, or chemical damages something:  Unfortunately, the carved ceilings have suffered woodworm attack over the years.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1NOUN + attacka bomb attack (=usually intended to achieve a political aim)· Animal rights activists are believed to have carried out the bomb attack.a terrorist attack· The accused men went on trial Monday for America’s worst-ever terrorist attack.a knife/gun attack· He 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 attack· Police 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 attack· Staffordshire police are treating the incident as a racial attack.a sexual attack· There 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 attack· The 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 attack· She was the victim of an attack in her own home.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2ADJECTIVES/NOUN + attacka nuclear attack· They 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 attack· Armed attacks against Israeli settlements are on the increase.a surprise attack· We launched a surprise attack on their camp just before dawn.a missile/rocket/mortar attack· There 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 attack· In April the French army launched an attack.lead/mount an attack· The King now prepared to mount an attack on Granada.come under attack· Camps in the south came under attack from pro-government forces.be under attack· He 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: · The US was threatening to launch an attack on Iran.· The men had been carrying out rocket attacks on British forces.· Bombs have been falling throughout the night, and the city is still under attack  (=being attacked).invasion noun [countable, uncountable] an occasion when an army enters a country and tries to take control of it: · The Allies began their invasion of Europe.· The threat of foreign invasion is very real.raid noun [countable] a short attack on a place by soldiers or planes, intended to cause damage but not take control: · an 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.strike noun [countable] a sudden military attack, especially after a serious disagreement: · Senior Israeli officials warned that they were still considering a military strike.· the possibility of a nuclear strikeassault noun [countable] a military attack intended to take control of a city, area, or building controlled by an enemy: · The 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.ambush 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 somewhere: · Five soldiers were shot in the back and killed in the ambush.· Enemy forces waiting in ambush opened fire on the vehicle.counterattack noun [countable, uncountable] a military attack made in response to an attack by an enemy: · Government 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.onslaught noun [countable] formal a large violent attack by an army: · In 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.attack1 nounattack2 verbattackattack2 ●●● S3 W2 verb  Entry menu Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1use violence [intransitive, transitive] to deliberately use violence to hurt a person or damage a place:  She was attacked while walking home late at night. His shop was attacked by a gang of youths. Snakes will only attack if you disturb them.attack somebody/something with something He needed 200 stitches after being attacked with a broken bottle.2in a war [intransitive, transitive] to start using guns, bombs etc against an enemy in a war:  Army tanks attacked a village near the capital on Sunday.3criticize [transitive] to criticize someone or something very strongly:  Last year Dr Travis publicly attacked the idea that abortion should be available on demand.attack somebody for (doing) something Newspapers attacked the government for failing to cut taxes.strongly/bitterly/savagely etc attack somebody/something► see thesaurus at criticize4damage [transitive] if something such as a disease, insect, or chemical attacks something, it damages it:  a cruel disease that attacks the brain and nervous system5begin doing [transitive] to begin to do something in a determined and eager way:  She immediately set about attacking the problem. Martin attacked his meal  (=started eating) with vigour.6sport [intransitive, transitive] to move forward and try to score goals or win points → defend:  Brazil began to attack more in the second half of the match.THESAURUSto attack a personattack to use violence against someone and try to hurt them: · She was attacked by a man with a baseball bat.· Police dogs are trained to attack.ambush /ˈæmbʊʃ/ if a group of people ambush someone, they hide and wait for them and then attack them: · The judge was ambushed by gunmen as he drove to work at the courthouse.mug to attack someone and take money from them in a public place such as a street: · He was mugged on his way home from school.stab to attack someone with a knife: · The victim had been stabbed in the neck.assault to attack and hurt someone – used especially when talking about this as a criminal offence: · He assaulted a flight attendant who refused to serve him more drinks.be set upon by somebody/something written to be attacked by a group of people: · He died outside his home after being set upon by a gang of youths.turn on to suddenly change your behaviour and attack the person you are with, when they do not expect this: · The dog suddenly turned on him, sinking its teeth into his arm.to attack a placeattack to use weapons to try to damage or take control of a place: · The village was attacked by enemy warplanes.· We will attack at dawn.invade to enter a country and try to get control of it using force: · The Romans invaded Britain 2,000 years ago.storm to suddenly attack a city or building that is well defended by getting inside it and taking control: · Elite troops stormed the building and rescued the hostages.besiege /bɪˈsiːdʒ/ to surround a city or building with soldiers in order to stop the people inside from getting out or from receiving supplies: · In April 655, Osman’s palace was besieged by rebels.

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jEPoK/1xFvkT+4I2iOf8EScrYPKBHctjbOb23y9y3/vIDR+RvZFQ3LBeuM/WgWTsxh2T2ga96knWun6Ab/Jbov4rfqgiBDCUV1G6NPW5vgPfN7zycFHlrwWM8twFuzCCMwubq5v4os3TbjCeYBiGXs1kMyh3CL1Zawoz5hK/soMTIqoNaWxHGlfu2LsnRkEO             at·tack              ★                    /        əˈtæk                ;          NAmE                əˈtæk                /                              noun                ,                  verb                            attack      attacks      attacked      attacking                            noun        ★                                  violence        暴力                    1        ★                  [countable                ,         uncountable          ]                          attack(on sb)                          an act of using violence to try to hurt or kill sb            袭击；攻击                                    ◆          a series of racist attacks          一连串的种族袭击行为                            in war        战争                    2        ★                  [countable                ,         uncountable          ]                          attack(on sb/sth)                          an act of trying to kill or injure the enemy in war, using weapons such as guns and bombs            （在战争中使用武器的）进攻，攻击                                    ◆          to            launch/make/mount an attack                    发起╱进行攻击；发动进攻                          ◆          The patrol came            under attackfrom all sides.                    巡逻队受到四面八方的攻击。                          ☞          collocationsat                                                    war                                                              ☞see also                                                    counter-attack                                                                criticism        批评                    3        ★                  [countable                ,         uncountable          ]                          attack(on sb/sth)                          strong criticism of sb/sth in speech or in writing            （口头或书面的）抨击，非难                                    ◆          a scathing attack on the government's policies          对政府政策的猛烈抨击                          ◆          The school has come            under attackfor failing to encourage bright pupils.                    这所学校因未能鼓励聪明学生而受到非难。                            action to stop sth        制止                    4        ★                  [countable          ]                          attack(on sth)                          an action that you take to try to stop or change sth that you feel is bad            抑制；打击；处理                                    ◆          to launch            an all-out attack onpoverty/unemployment                    全力打击贫穷╱失业                            of illness        疾病                    5        ★                  [countable          ]                          a sudden, short period of illness, usually severe, especially an illness that you have often            （尤指常发疾病的）发作，侵袭                                    ◆          to suffer an asthma attack          哮喘发作                          ◆          an acute attack of food poisoning          急性食物中毒                          ◆          a panic attack          一阵恐慌                          ◆          (            figurative)                    an attack of the giggles          一阵咯咯傻笑                          ☞see also                                                    heart attack                                                                of emotion        情感                    6        ★                  [countable          ]                          a sudden period of feeling an emotion such as fear            （情感的）一阵突发                                    ◆          an attack of nerves          突然紧张不安                            damage        损害                    7                  [uncountable                ,         countable          ]                          the action of sth such as an insect, or a disease, that causes damage to sth/sb            （病虫等的）损害，伤害                                    ◆          The roof timbers were affected by rot and insect attack.          屋顶的木料已经腐朽并遭虫害。                            in sport        体育运动                    8        ★                  [singular          ]                (          BrE)                          (                      NAmE                    of·fense          )                          the players in a team whose job is to try to score goals or points            进攻队员                                    ◆          Germany's attack has been weakened by the loss of some key players through injury.          德国队几名主力队员因伤不能上场，削弱了进攻力量。                          ☞compare                                                    defence7 ()                                                                9        ★                  [countable                ,         uncountable          ]                          the actions that players take to try to score a goal or win the game            （队员等的）进攻                                    ◆          a sustained attack on the Arsenal goal          向阿森纳队球门的持续进攻                                          verb        ★                    use violence        使用暴力                    1        ★                  [intransitive                ,         transitive        ,         often passive          ]                          to use violence to try to hurt or kill sb            袭击；攻击                                    ◆          Most dogs will not attack unless provoked.          大多数的狗受到挑衅才会攻击。                          attacksb                          ◆          A woman was attacked and robbed by a gang of youths.          一名妇女遭到一伙年轻人袭击和抢劫。                          attacksb with sth                          ◆          The man attacked him with a knife.          那个男人持刀向他行凶。                            in war        战争                    2        ★                  [intransitive                ,         transitive          ]                          to use weapons, such as guns and bombs against an enemy in a war, etc.            （在战争等中使用武器）进攻，攻击                                    ◆          The guerrillas attack at night.          游击队在夜间发动袭击。                          attacksb/sth                          ◆          At dawn the army attacked the town.          军队在拂晓时向这座城镇发动攻击。                            criticize        批评                    3        ★                  [transitive          ]                          to criticize sb/sth severely            抨击；非难                                    attacksb/sth                          ◆          a newspaper article attacking the England football manager          报纸上的一篇抨击英格兰足球队经理的文章                          attacksb/sth for sth/for doing sth                          ◆          She has been attacked for ignoring her own party members.          她因漠视本党党员而受到非难。                            damage        损害                    4        ★                  [transitive          ]                          attacksth                          to have a harmful effect on sth            侵袭；损害                                    ◆          a disease that attacks the brain          侵袭大脑的疾病                          ◆          The vines were attacked by mildew.          葡萄藤受到了霉菌的侵害。                            do sth with energy        奋力做                    5                  [transitive          ]                          attacksth                          to deal with sth with a lot of energy and determination            奋力处理；全力对付                                    ◆          Let's attack one problem at a time.          咱们每次全力处理一个问题。                            in sport        体育运动                    6                  [intransitive          ]                          to go forward in a game in order to try to score goals or points            进攻                                    ☞compare                                                    defend3 ()                                                              ◆          Spain attacked more in the second half and deserved a goal.          西班牙队在下半场加强攻势，攻进了一球。                                at·tack              /        əˈtæk                ;          NAmE                əˈtæk                /             attack[əˈtæk]attacked, attacking, attacksCET4CET6TEM4考研IELTSv15422606387863347496253443624n7915524617721441610638147447727NOUN9851578420VERB1967694671Spoken:471143670attacked[29710] attacking[9733] attacks[14778]攻击(88%)，抨击(11%)，发动攻击(1%)n.攻击；抨击；疾病发作vt.攻击；抨击；动手干vi.攻击；腐蚀n.(Attack)人名；(瑞典)阿塔克

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Collins	attack ★★★★★ /ətæ̱k/ 1 [VERB 动词]攻击；进攻 To attack a person or place means to try to hurt or damage them using physical violence. [V n] [V] [V-ing] Fifty civilians in Masawa were killed when government planes attacked the town... 马萨瓦市遭到政府军飞机轰炸，有50名平民丧生。 He bundled the old lady into her hallway and brutally attacked her... 他将老妇人推到她家走廊上，并对她一顿暴打。 While Haig and Foch argued, the Germans attacked... 黑格和福克正在争论时，德国人发起了进攻。 The infantry would use hit and run tactics to slow attacking forces. 步兵团可能会使用打了就跑的战术来阻滞进攻部队。 Attack is also a noun. ...a campaign of air attacks on strategic targets... 对战略目标的空袭行动 Refugees had come under attack from federal troops. 难民遭到了联邦军队的袭击。 2 [VERB 动词]抨击；强烈指责；非难 If you attack a person, belief, idea, or act, you criticize them strongly. [V n] [V n for -ing] [Also V n as n/adj] He publicly attacked the people who've been calling for secret ballot nominations... 他公开抨击了那些主张用不记名投票方式确定任命人选的人。 A newspaper ran an editorial attacking him for being a showman. 一家报纸发表社论，批评他善于作秀。 Attack is also a noun. The role of the state as a prime mover in planning social change has been under attack... 国家扮演的规划社会变革的原动力角色颇受争议。 The committee yesterday launched a scathing attack on British business for failing to invest. 昨天，该委员会严厉指责了英国商界未进行投资。 3 [VERB 动词]（疾病、化学药品、昆虫等）攻击，侵蚀，破坏 If something such as a disease, a chemical, or an insect attacks something, it harms or spoils it. [V n] The virus seems to have attacked his throat... 病毒看来已经侵蚀到他喉部了。 Several key crops failed when they were attacked by pests. 一些主要农作物由于遭受虫害而歉收。 Attack is also a noun. The virus can actually destroy those white blood cells, leaving the body wide open to attack from other infections. 该病毒实际上会破坏那些白血球，使身体极易受到其他传染病感染。 4 [VERB 动词]（积极地）解决（问题），开展（工作） If you attack a job or a problem, you start to deal with it in an energetic way. [V n] Any attempt to attack the budget problem is going to have to in some way deal with those issues. 要解决预算问题，在某种程度上就必须解决那些问题。 5 [VERB 动词]（在足球等比赛中）进攻 In games such as football, when one team attacks the opponent's goal, they try to score a goal. [V n] [V] Now the US is controlling the ball and attacking the opponent's goal... 现在美国队控球，向对方球门展开了进攻。 The goal was just reward for Villa's decision to attack constantly in the second half. 在下半场，维拉队持续进攻的打法为他们赢得了这个进球。 Attack is also a noun. Lee was at the hub of some incisive attacks in the second half. 在下半场，李组织了几次快速进攻。 attacking Manchester City will play a more attacking style of football. 曼城队将大打攻势足球。 6 [N-COUNT 可数名词]（疾病短时间的）侵袭，发作 An attack of an illness is a short period in which you suffer badly from it. [with supp] It had brought on an attack of asthma. 这引发了哮喘。 7 See also:counter-attack ；heart attack ；
Oxford	at·tack ★ / əˈtæk ; NAmE əˈtæk / noun , verb attack attacks attacked attacking noun ★ violence 暴力 1 ★ [countable , uncountable ] attack(on sb) an act of using violence to try to hurt or kill sb 袭击；攻击 ◆ a series of racist attacks 一连串的种族袭击行为 in war 战争 2 ★ [countable , uncountable ] attack(on sb/sth) an act of trying to kill or injure the enemy in war, using weapons such as guns and bombs （在战争中使用武器的）进攻，攻击 ◆ to launch/make/mount an attack 发起╱进行攻击；发动进攻 ◆ The patrol came under attackfrom all sides. 巡逻队受到四面八方的攻击。 ☞ collocationsat war ☞see also counter-attack criticism 批评 3 ★ [countable , uncountable ] attack(on sb/sth) strong criticism of sb/sth in speech or in writing （口头或书面的）抨击，非难 ◆ a scathing attack on the government's policies 对政府政策的猛烈抨击 ◆ The school has come under attackfor failing to encourage bright pupils. 这所学校因未能鼓励聪明学生而受到非难。 action to stop sth 制止 4 ★ [countable ] attack(on sth) an action that you take to try to stop or change sth that you feel is bad 抑制；打击；处理 ◆ to launch an all-out attack onpoverty/unemployment 全力打击贫穷╱失业 of illness 疾病 5 ★ [countable ] a sudden, short period of illness, usually severe, especially an illness that you have often （尤指常发疾病的）发作，侵袭 ◆ to suffer an asthma attack 哮喘发作 ◆ an acute attack of food poisoning 急性食物中毒 ◆ a panic attack 一阵恐慌 ◆ ( figurative) an attack of the giggles 一阵咯咯傻笑 ☞see also heart attack of emotion 情感 6 ★ [countable ] a sudden period of feeling an emotion such as fear （情感的）一阵突发 ◆ an attack of nerves 突然紧张不安 damage 损害 7 [uncountable , countable ] the action of sth such as an insect, or a disease, that causes damage to sth/sb （病虫等的）损害，伤害 ◆ The roof timbers were affected by rot and insect attack. 屋顶的木料已经腐朽并遭虫害。 in sport 体育运动 8 ★ [singular ] ( BrE) ( NAmE of·fense ) the players in a team whose job is to try to score goals or points 进攻队员 ◆ Germany's attack has been weakened by the loss of some key players through injury. 德国队几名主力队员因伤不能上场，削弱了进攻力量。 ☞compare defence7 () 9 ★ [countable , uncountable ] the actions that players take to try to score a goal or win the game （队员等的）进攻 ◆ a sustained attack on the Arsenal goal 向阿森纳队球门的持续进攻 verb ★ use violence 使用暴力 1 ★ [intransitive , transitive , often passive ] to use violence to try to hurt or kill sb 袭击；攻击 ◆ Most dogs will not attack unless provoked. 大多数的狗受到挑衅才会攻击。 attacksb ◆ A woman was attacked and robbed by a gang of youths. 一名妇女遭到一伙年轻人袭击和抢劫。 attacksb with sth ◆ The man attacked him with a knife. 那个男人持刀向他行凶。 in war 战争 2 ★ [intransitive , transitive ] to use weapons, such as guns and bombs against an enemy in a war, etc. （在战争等中使用武器）进攻，攻击 ◆ The guerrillas attack at night. 游击队在夜间发动袭击。 attacksb/sth ◆ At dawn the army attacked the town. 军队在拂晓时向这座城镇发动攻击。 criticize 批评 3 ★ [transitive ] to criticize sb/sth severely 抨击；非难 attacksb/sth ◆ a newspaper article attacking the England football manager 报纸上的一篇抨击英格兰足球队经理的文章 attacksb/sth for sth/for doing sth ◆ She has been attacked for ignoring her own party members. 她因漠视本党党员而受到非难。 damage 损害 4 ★ [transitive ] attacksth to have a harmful effect on sth 侵袭；损害 ◆ a disease that attacks the brain 侵袭大脑的疾病 ◆ The vines were attacked by mildew. 葡萄藤受到了霉菌的侵害。 do sth with energy 奋力做 5 [transitive ] attacksth to deal with sth with a lot of energy and determination 奋力处理；全力对付 ◆ Let's attack one problem at a time. 咱们每次全力处理一个问题。 in sport 体育运动 6 [intransitive ] to go forward in a game in order to try to score goals or points 进攻 ☞compare defend3 () ◆ Spain attacked more in the second half and deserved a goal. 西班牙队在下半场加强攻势，攻进了一球。 at·tack / əˈtæk ; NAmE əˈtæk /
LDC	attack1 noun attack2 verb attackat‧tack1 /əˈtæk/ ●●● S2 W2 noun Entry menu Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1violence against somebody/something [countable] an act of violence that is intended to hurt a person or damage a placeattack on There have been several attacks on foreigners recently. a bomb attack a knife attack an arson attack (=an attempt to destroy a building using fire) victims of racial attacks2in a war [countable, uncountable] the act of using weapons against an enemy in a war: The attack began at dawn.attack on the attack on Pearl Harborbe/come under attack Once again we came under attack from enemy fighter planes. Rebel forces launched (=started) an attack late Sunday night.air/missile/nuclear etc attack the threat of nuclear attack3criticism [countable, uncountable] a strong and direct criticism of someone or somethingattack on The magazine recently published a vicious personal attack on the novelist.be/come under attack (=be strongly criticized) The company has come under fierce attack for its decision to close the factory.go on the attack (=start to criticize someone severely)4illness [countable] a sudden short period of suffering from an illness, especially an illness that you have oftenattack of I had a bad attack of flu at Christmas. He died after suffering a severe asthma attack. → heart attack 5emotion [countable] a short period of time when you suddenly feel extremely frightened or worried and cannot think normally or deal with the situationpanic/anxiety attack Her heart began to pound frantically, as if she were having a panic attack.attack of a sudden attack of nerves6attempt to stop something [countable, uncountable] actions that are intended to get rid of or stop something such as a system, a set of laws etcattack on The new measures were seen by many as an attack on the Scottish way of life.7sport a)[countable, uncountable] an attempt by a player or group of players to score goals or win points b)[singular] British English the players in a team that are responsible for trying to score goals or win points SYN offense American English → defencein attack Heath will play alongside Smith in attack.8damage [countable, uncountable] when something such as a disease, insect, or chemical damages something: Unfortunately, the carved ceilings have suffered woodworm attack over the years.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1NOUN + attacka bomb attack (=usually intended to achieve a political aim)· Animal rights activists are believed to have carried out the bomb attack.a terrorist attack· The accused men went on trial Monday for America’s worst-ever terrorist attack.a knife/gun attack· He 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 attack· Police 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 attack· Staffordshire police are treating the incident as a racial attack.a sexual attack· There 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 attack· The 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 attack· She was the victim of an attack in her own home.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2ADJECTIVES/NOUN + attacka nuclear attack· They 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 attack· Armed attacks against Israeli settlements are on the increase.a surprise attack· We launched a surprise attack on their camp just before dawn.a missile/rocket/mortar attack· There 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 attack· In April the French army launched an attack.lead/mount an attack· The King now prepared to mount an attack on Granada.come under attack· Camps in the south came under attack from pro-government forces.be under attack· He 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: · The US was threatening to launch an attack on Iran.· The men had been carrying out rocket attacks on British forces.· Bombs have been falling throughout the night, and the city is still under attack (=being attacked).invasion noun [countable, uncountable] an occasion when an army enters a country and tries to take control of it: · The Allies began their invasion of Europe.· The threat of foreign invasion is very real.raid noun [countable] a short attack on a place by soldiers or planes, intended to cause damage but not take control: · an 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.strike noun [countable] a sudden military attack, especially after a serious disagreement: · Senior Israeli officials warned that they were still considering a military strike.· the possibility of a nuclear strikeassault noun [countable] a military attack intended to take control of a city, area, or building controlled by an enemy: · The 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.ambush 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 somewhere: · Five soldiers were shot in the back and killed in the ambush.· Enemy forces waiting in ambush opened fire on the vehicle.counterattack noun [countable, uncountable] a military attack made in response to an attack by an enemy: · Government 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.onslaught noun [countable] formal a large violent attack by an army: · In 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. attack1 noun attack2 verb attackattack2 ●●● S3 W2 verb Entry menu Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1use violence [intransitive, transitive] to deliberately use violence to hurt a person or damage a place: She was attacked while walking home late at night. His shop was attacked by a gang of youths. Snakes will only attack if you disturb them.attack somebody/something with something He needed 200 stitches after being attacked with a broken bottle.2in a war [intransitive, transitive] to start using guns, bombs etc against an enemy in a war: Army tanks attacked a village near the capital on Sunday.3criticize [transitive] to criticize someone or something very strongly: Last year Dr Travis publicly attacked the idea that abortion should be available on demand.attack somebody for (doing) something Newspapers attacked the government for failing to cut taxes.strongly/bitterly/savagely etc attack somebody/something► see thesaurus at criticize 4damage [transitive] if something such as a disease, insect, or chemical attacks something, it damages it: a cruel disease that attacks the brain and nervous system5begin doing [transitive] to begin to do something in a determined and eager way: She immediately set about attacking the problem. Martin attacked his meal (=started eating) with vigour.6sport [intransitive, transitive] to move forward and try to score goals or win points → defend: Brazil began to attack more in the second half of the match.THESAURUSto attack a personattack to use violence against someone and try to hurt them: · She was attacked by a man with a baseball bat.· Police dogs are trained to attack.ambush /ˈæmbʊʃ/ if a group of people ambush someone, they hide and wait for them and then attack them: · The judge was ambushed by gunmen as he drove to work at the courthouse.mug to attack someone and take money from them in a public place such as a street: · He was mugged on his way home from school.stab to attack someone with a knife: · The victim had been stabbed in the neck.assault to attack and hurt someone – used especially when talking about this as a criminal offence: · He assaulted a flight attendant who refused to serve him more drinks.be set upon by somebody/something written to be attacked by a group of people: · He died outside his home after being set upon by a gang of youths.turn on to suddenly change your behaviour and attack the person you are with, when they do not expect this: · The dog suddenly turned on him, sinking its teeth into his arm.to attack a placeattack to use weapons to try to damage or take control of a place: · The village was attacked by enemy warplanes.· We will attack at dawn.invade to enter a country and try to get control of it using force: · The Romans invaded Britain 2,000 years ago.storm to suddenly attack a city or building that is well defended by getting inside it and taking control: · Elite troops stormed the building and rescued the hostages.besiege /bɪˈsiːdʒ/ to surround a city or building with soldiers in order to stop the people inside from getting out or from receiving supplies: · In April 655, Osman’s palace was besieged by rebels.
WDF	attack [əˈtæk]attacked, attacking, attacks CET4CET6TEM4考研IELTS v1542 26063 8786 3347 4962 5344 3624 n791 55246 17721 4416 10638 14744 7727 NOUN985 1578420 VERB1967 694671 Spoken: 471143670 attacked[29710] attacking[9733] attacks[14778] 攻击(88%)，抨击(11%)，发动攻击(1%) n.攻击；抨击；疾病发作 vt.攻击；抨击；动手干 vi.攻击；腐蚀 n.(Attack)人名；(瑞典)阿塔克

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