| 单词 | assault |
| 释义 | assault n. & v. --n 1. a violent physical or verbal attack. 2. a Law an act that threatens physical harm to a person (whether or not actual harm is done). b euphem. an act of rape. 3. (attrib.) relating to or used in an assault ( assault craft; assault troops). 4. a vigorous start made to a lengthy or difficult task. 5. a final rush on a fortified place, esp. at the end of a prolonged attack. --vtr. 1. make an assault on. 2. euphem. rape. Phrases and idioms assault and battery Law a threatening act that results in physical harm done to a person. assault course an obstacle course used in training soldiers etc. Derivatives assaulter n. assaultive adj. Etymology: ME f. OF asaut, assauter ult. f. L (salire salt- leap) |
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