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barrage

/ˈbarɑːʒ

noun

1A concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area: his forces launched an artillery barrage on the city...

Surprisingly, a few enemy soldiers and vehicles had survived the concentrated artillery barrage and helicopter attack.
Most of the damage was done by the Sri Lankan military through air raids and artillery barrages.
This eliminates the traditional requirement for an area fire or artillery barrage.

Synonyms

bombardment, gunfire, cannonade, battery, blast, broadside, salvo, volley, fusillade;

storm, hail, shower, cascade, rain, stream, blitz;

shelling, wall/curtain/barrier of fire

1.1An overwhelming number of questions, criticisms, or complaints delivered simultaneously or in rapid succession: a barrage of questions...

After facing a barrage of criticism from the aircraft industry, the federal government issued a call for a single tender last December, just days after Chretien left office.
Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon and Foreign Secretary Jack Straw yesterday side-stepped a barrage of questions over the death of Government scientist Dr David Kelly.
It is now nearly four months since police imposed a dispersal order covering Rodbourne Cheney, Moredon and Green-meadow following a barrage of complaints about rowdy youths.

Synonyms

abundance, mass, superabundance, plethora, profusion;

deluge, stream, storm, torrent, onslaught, flood, spate, tide, avalanche, hail, burst, blaze;

outburst, outpouring

2An artificial barrier across a river or estuary to prevent flooding, aid irrigation or navigation, or to generate electricity by tidal power: they are considering a tidal barrage built across the Severn estuary...

As a last example, suppose a development authority plans to build a barrage across an estuary to increase property values and generate opportunities for marina developments.
Dams and irrigation barrages have also added to the woes of the dolphins.
There is a 5mph speed limit on the whole of the river upstream of the barrage.

Synonyms

dam, weir, barrier, dyke, defence, embankment, wall, obstruction, gate, sluice

verb [with object]

Bombard (someone) with questions, criticisms, or complaints: his doctor was barraged with unsolicited advice...

During our talk, he barraged me with questions about my relationship with Rowen.
They barraged him with questions, none of which John understood save for one; ‘Who is that?’
When Kait went downstairs that morning after taking a long, soothing shower, Aunt Sally immediately barraged her with questions.

Origin

Mid 19th century (in sense 2 of the noun): from French, from barrer 'to bar', of unknown origin.

单词	barrage
释义	barrage /ˈbarɑːʒ / noun 1A concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area: his forces launched an artillery barrage on the city... Surprisingly, a few enemy soldiers and vehicles had survived the concentrated artillery barrage and helicopter attack. Most of the damage was done by the Sri Lankan military through air raids and artillery barrages. This eliminates the traditional requirement for an area fire or artillery barrage. Synonyms bombardment, gunfire, cannonade, battery, blast, broadside, salvo, volley, fusillade; storm, hail, shower, cascade, rain, stream, blitz; shelling, wall/curtain/barrier of fire 1.1An overwhelming number of questions, criticisms, or complaints delivered simultaneously or in rapid succession: a barrage of questions... After facing a barrage of criticism from the aircraft industry, the federal government issued a call for a single tender last December, just days after Chretien left office. Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon and Foreign Secretary Jack Straw yesterday side-stepped a barrage of questions over the death of Government scientist Dr David Kelly. It is now nearly four months since police imposed a dispersal order covering Rodbourne Cheney, Moredon and Green-meadow following a barrage of complaints about rowdy youths. Synonyms abundance, mass, superabundance, plethora, profusion; deluge, stream, storm, torrent, onslaught, flood, spate, tide, avalanche, hail, burst, blaze; outburst, outpouring 2An artificial barrier across a river or estuary to prevent flooding, aid irrigation or navigation, or to generate electricity by tidal power: they are considering a tidal barrage built across the Severn estuary... As a last example, suppose a development authority plans to build a barrage across an estuary to increase property values and generate opportunities for marina developments. Dams and irrigation barrages have also added to the woes of the dolphins. There is a 5mph speed limit on the whole of the river upstream of the barrage. Synonyms dam, weir, barrier, dyke, defence, embankment, wall, obstruction, gate, sluice verb [with object] Bombard (someone) with questions, criticisms, or complaints: his doctor was barraged with* unsolicited advice... During our talk, he barraged me with questions about my relationship with Rowen. They barraged him with questions, none of which John understood save for one; ‘Who is that?’ When Kait went downstairs that morning after taking a long, soothing shower, Aunt Sally immediately barraged her with questions. Origin Mid 19th century (in sense 2 of the noun): from French, from barrer* 'to bar', of unknown origin. Rhymes garage
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