assail
UK/ә'seil/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To attack someone violently or with harsh words; to assault physically or verbally.
攻击，袭击；抨击
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedasto, toward
+
sailroot
=assail
Common Collocations
- 1.assail with questions用问题轰击
- 2.assail reputation攻击名誉
- 3.assail critics攻击评论家
Example Sentences
- 1.
Critics assailed the new policy.
- 2.
Doubts assailed him about the decision.