flack

• 名词，有多重含义：替雇主辩护、应对批评的公关人员或发言人；激烈的公开批评或反对；也可指高射炮火。

A noun with multiple meanings: a spokesperson who skillfully defends their employer against criticism; intense public criticism or opposition; or anti-aircraft artillery fire.

1. SpokespersonB2informalamerican

   A person employed to speak on behalf of an organization, often handling criticism in a favorable way.

   发言人

   • The company's flack tried to downplay the scandal.
   • He worked as a flack for a major political campaign.
   • The flack issued a statement defending the CEO's actions.

   同义词press agentpublicistspin doctorspokesmanspokespersonspokeswoman

2. Intense criticismB2informalamerican

   Strong and negative public reaction or disapproval.

   猛烈抨击

   • The new policy received a lot of flack from the community.
   • She took flack for her controversial remarks.
   • The actor faced flack from fans after the interview.

   同义词backlashcensurecondemnationcriticismdisapprovalhostilityopposition

   反义词acclaimapprovalcommendationpraise

3. Anti-aircraft fireC1formaltechnical

   Artillery designed to shoot at enemy aircraft from the ground.

   防空炮火

   • The plane was hit by heavy flack over enemy territory.
   • Flack batteries were positioned around the city.
   • The pilot maneuvered to avoid the flack.

   同义词ack-ackantiaircraft fireflak