assault
UK/ә'sɒ:t/US
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Definitions
n.
A violent physical or verbal attack; a threatening attempt to harm another person.
攻击，袭击；威胁性侵犯
v.
To attack or threaten someone physically or verbally.
袭击，攻击；威胁
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedasto, toward
+
saultroot
=assault
Common Collocations
- 1.physical assault人身攻击
- 2.assault and battery袭击罪
- 3.assault charge暴力罪
Example Sentences
- 1.
He was charged with assault after the fight.
- 2.
The troops launched an assault on the fortress.