assault
/əˈsɒlt/ · /əˈsɔːlt/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6506 in the learning path
袭击；侵犯人身
Definitions
n. a violent physical attack on someone
袭击；侵犯人身
v. to attack someone physically
袭击；殴打
Example
A witness reported the assault to a nearby police officer.
一名目击者向附近的警察报告了这起袭击事件。
Better street lighting may reduce the risk of assault and help residents feel safer after dark.
改善街道照明可能降低人身袭击风险，让居民在天黑后更有安全感。
Collocations
- physical assault
- an assault on someone
- report an assault
Word family
- assailant (n.)
Synonyms
- attack
Usage tip
名词常接on；动词直接接人，不加介词。
FAQ
- What does assault mean?
- a violent physical attack on someone to attack someone physically
- How is assault pronounced?
- UK /əˈsɒlt/, US /əˈsɔːlt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
