assail

動詞

1. 1

   攻擊、襲擊正式

   Three men assailed him as he left the parking lot.

   他離開停車場時遭到三名男子攻擊。

2. 2

   抨擊、痛批、質問正式

   Reporters assailed the minister with questions about the leaked report.

   記者針對外流的報告連番質問部長。

3. 3

   困擾、纏繞、襲上心頭常用被動

   She was assailed by doubts the night before the interview.

   面試前一晚，她心中滿是疑慮。

4. 4

   撲來、侵襲正式

   A smell of damp and smoke assailed us at the door.

   一股潮濕和煙味在門口撲鼻而來。