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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

Loanword
fusilladeother
=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.

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