attack

• Существительное, обозначающее агрессивное и насильственное действие против человека, места или вещи, а также внезапное начало болезни или состояния.

A noun referring to an aggressive and violent action against a person, place, or thing, or a sudden onset of an illness or condition.

1. Violent actA2formal

   An act of violence intended to harm or damage someone or something.

   Нападение

   • The attack on the embassy was condemned by world leaders.
   • He survived a vicious attack in the park.
   • The military launched a surprise attack at dawn.

   Синонимыassaultbarragebombardmentchargeforayoffensiveonsetonslaughtraidstrike

   Антонимыdefenseguardprotection

2. B2formal

   A strong or hostile criticism or verbal assault.

   Критика

   • The politician faced a fierce attack from the opposition.
   • Her article was a direct attack on the company's policies.
   • He launched a personal attack on his rival during the debate.

   Синонимыassaultbarragebroadsidecastigationcensurecondemnationdenunciationdiatribeinvectiveonslaughttiradevilification

   Антонимыaccoladeapprovalcommendationcomplimentdefenseendorsementpraisesupport

3. Medical episodeB1formalmedical

   A sudden onset of a medical condition or illness.

   Приступ

   • He suffered a heart attack last night.
   • She had a severe asthma attack after exercising.
   • The patient experienced a panic attack during the flight.

   Синонимыboutepisodefitparoxysmseizurespasm

4. Sports offensiveB1informalsport

   An offensive action in sports aimed at scoring points.

   Атака

   • The team's attack was relentless in the second half.
   • Their attack broke through the defense and scored a goal.
   • The coach praised the attack for their quick passing.

   Синонимыassaultchargedriveoffenseoffensiveonslaughtpush

   Антонимыdefense

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения агрессивных действий против кого-либо или чего-либо, физически или словесно.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking aggressive action against someone or something, either physically or verbally.

1. Act of aggressionA2formal

   To use physical force against someone or something in an attempt to harm or damage.

   Нападать

   • The dog attacked the intruder without warning.
   • Soldiers attacked the enemy base at dawn.
   • He was attacked by a group of strangers on the street.

   Синонимыambushassailassaultbesetchargego forlay intomugraidset onset uponstormstrike

   Антонимыdefendguardprotect

2. Criticize stronglyB2formal

   To criticize someone or something harshly or aggressively.

   Резко критиковать

   • The politician attacked his opponent's policies during the debate.
   • She attacked the article for its biased reporting.
   • Critics attacked the film for its poor plot.

   Синонимыassailberateblastcondemndenouncelambastepilloryrevilesavagevilify

   Антонимыacclaimapplaudapprovecommendcomplimentlaudpraise

3. Begin with enthusiasmB2informal

   To start doing something with great energy and determination.

   Приступить с энтузиазмом

   • He attacked the pile of homework with renewed vigor.
   • She attacked the problem from a new angle.
   • They attacked the project with enthusiasm and creativity.

   Синонимыpitch intoset abouttackleundertake

   Антонимыabandonavoidneglectshirkshun