Assault
Pronunciation:əˈsɔlt
EN→ZH
Quick Translations
- 攻击
- 袭击
- 侵犯
Definitions
noun
Definition
A violent physical attack.
In ZH
一种暴力的身体攻击。
Examples
- The boxer was disqualified after committing an assault on his opponent during the match.
- The woman reported an assault to the police after being attacked in the park.
- They were charged with assault for their involvement in the fight.
Cultural Notes
In legal terms, assault can refer to both physical violence and the threat of violence. It's important to understand that not all countries define assault the same way.
verb
Definition
To make a physical attack on someone.
In ZH
对某人进行身体攻击。
Examples
- The suspect was arrested after he attempted to assault a police officer.
- He decided to assault the problem head-on rather than avoiding it.
- They plan to assault the issue of bullying in schools.
Cultural Notes
In a figurative sense, 'assault' can also be used to describe aggressive or forceful actions in non-physical contexts, such as 'assault on a belief' or 'assault on one's character'.