raid

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Definitions

n.

A sudden surprise attack or incursion, especially by police or military forces.

突袭;搜查;袭击

v.

To carry out a sudden attack or search on a place.

突袭;搜查;劫掠

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
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Common Collocations

  • 1.police raid警方突击搜查
  • 2.carry out a raid实施突袭
  • 3.dawn raid黎明突袭
  • 4.air raid空袭

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Police conducted a surprise raid on the warehouse and seized illegal goods.

  • 2.

    The Viking raid on the coastal village left little standing in its wake.

  • 3.

    Investigators launched a dawn raid on the suspect's office to gather evidence.

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