fusillade
UK/.fju:zi'leid/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A rapid, simultaneous discharge of many firearms; a rapid burst of activity.
齐射，连射；（批评等的）连珠炮
v.
To attack with a rapid volley of gunfire.
向……齐射，以连续炮火攻击
Root Breakdown
Loanwordfusilladeother
=fusillade
Common Collocations
- 1.fusillade of bullets连续射击
- 2.fusillade of criticism连续批评
- 3.fusillade of questions连珠炮般的问题
Example Sentences
- 1.
A fusillade of gunfire erupted during the battle.
- 2.
The politician faced a fusillade of criticism from opponents.