assail
verb
UK/əˈseɪl/
US/əˈseɪl/
Definitions of assail verb
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To attack someone physically or verbally in a violent and forceful manner.
攻擊；襲擊；抨擊
The soldiers assailed the enemy's position with a fierce assault.
士兵們以猛烈的攻勢襲擊了敵人的陣地。
The politician was assailed by harsh criticism from opponents during his speech.
這位政治人物在演講時遭到對手的嚴厲批評。
The company was assailed by public condemnation for its unethical practices.
這家公司因其不道德的行為而受到公眾的譴責。
- Transitive(及物動詞)Usually passive(通常被動)
To cause someone to experience a great deal of distress or unpleasantness.
困擾；煩擾
She was assailed by waves of fear and anxiety.
她被恐懼和焦慮的浪潮所困擾。
The project was assailed by a series of continuous problems.
這個專案被一連串持續的問題所困擾。
He was assailed by doubts about his abilities.
他對自己的能力產生了懷疑。