attack
gb/ətˈæk/ us/ətˈæk/
A2
Английски
~ 1500
Значения
0 значения
Глагол
A2
action
1
Use force to harm
To try to hurt or damage someone or something with force.
Модел на употреба:
to attack [someone/something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'attack' with 'criticize'. While criticism can be described as an 'attack' in a figurative sense, in the basic meaning it refers to physical or direct action.
Синоними
assault (Often more formal or legal; can refer to both physical and verbal aggression.)
Антоними
defend (Means to protect oneself or someone/something else from harm or attack.)
Колокации
attack an enemy
|attack a target
|attack a player
|attack a position
Теми
conflict
|violence
|sports
|core_vocabulary
|law
Примери
- The army attacked the city at dawn.
- He was attacked by a gang while walking home.
- Protesters attacked the government's new policy.
- The dog suddenly attacked the mail carrier.
Примери за учащи
- The cat attacked the bird.
- Soldiers attacked the small town.
- A man attacked another man in the park.
- The team attacked the goal in the final minute.
Съществително
A2
event
2
Act of harming with force
An act of trying to hurt or damage someone or something.
Модел на употреба:
an attack on [someone/something]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'attack' (noun) with 'attacker' (person who attacks).
Синоними
assault (Often more formal and can refer to both legal and military contexts.)
Антоними
defense (Refers to actions taken to protect against an attack.)
Колокации
launch an attack
|under attack
|terrorist attack
|military attack
Теми
conflict
|violence
|sports
|core_vocabulary
|law
Примери
- The country responded to the missile attack with airstrikes.
- There was a violent attack on the village last night.
- The politician faced an attack from his opponents.
Примери за учащи
- The city was under attack.
- A sudden attack happened in the street.
- They planned an attack on the base.
Глагол
B1
action
3
Strongly criticize
To say strong and negative things about someone or something.
Модел на употреба:
to attack [someone/something] for [reason]
Честа грешка:
Learners may think 'attack' here means physical violence; in this sense it is only verbal or written criticism.
Синоними
criticize (Less forceful; 'attack' suggests more aggressive criticism.)
Антоними
praise (Means to express approval or admiration instead of criticism.)
Колокации
attack a policy
|attack someone's character
|attack an idea
Теми
communication
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The report attacked the company's safety record.
- He attacked her ideas during the debate.
- Critics attacked the film for its poor script.
Примери за учащи
- She attacked his plan in the meeting.
- The writer attacked the new law.
- They attacked the idea because it was too risky.
Съществително
B1
event
4
Sudden illness episode
A short time when you feel very sick or have a strong feeling.
Модел на употреба:
an attack of [illness/feeling]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'heart attack' with 'stroke'; they are different medical conditions.
Синоними
episode (Neutral term for a short period of symptoms; less intense sounding than 'attack'.)
Антоними
recovery (Refers to returning to normal health after illness.)
Колокации
heart attack
|panic attack
|asthma attack
Теми
health
|emotions
|body
Примери
- He suffered a heart attack last year.
- She had an asthma attack during the race.
- I had an attack of nerves before the performance.
Примери за учащи
- My uncle had a heart attack.
- She had a panic attack at work.
- He had an asthma attack after running.
Граматика
Речникова форма
attack
IPA
GB/ətˈæk/
US/ətˈæk/
Срички и ударение
at - tack (2 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tack)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: attack
- Plural: attack, attacks
Verb
- Base: attack
- 3rd Person Singular: attacks
- Present Participle: attacking
- Past: attacked
Семейство думи
Forms
attacks
noun
attacking
verb
attacked
verb
Core family
attacker
noun B1
Advanced or less common
counterattack
noun
Изрази
attack on [someone/something]
1/ətˈæk ˈɔn sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Aggressive act toward target
An act of trying to hurt or damage a person or thing.
Примери
- There was an attack on the embassy last night.
- He made a verbal attack on his opponent.
heart attack
1/hˈɑɹt ətˈæk/
fixed phrase
Sudden heart failure episode
A serious health problem when the heart stops working well suddenly.
Примери
- He died of a heart attack at age 60.
- Smoking increases your risk of having a heart attack.
launch an attack
1/lˈɔnt͡ʃ ən ətˈæk/
fixed phrase
Start aggressive action
To start trying to hurt, damage, or defeat someone or something.
Примери
- The army launched an attack at dawn.
- Protesters launched an attack on the new law.
under attack
1/ˈʌndɚ ətˈæk/
fixed phrase
Being aggressively targeted
Being harmed or criticized by others.
Примери
- The city is under attack from enemy forces.
- The company has been under attack for its poor working conditions.
panic attack
1/pˈænɪk ətˈæk/
fixed phrase
sudden episode of intense fear
A short time when a person suddenly feels very strong fear or anxiety, often with physical signs like fast heartbeat, shaking, or trouble breathing.
Примери
- She had a panic attack on the crowded train and had to get off at the next stop.
- After his first panic attack, he went to see a doctor.
- Loud noises can sometimes trigger a panic attack in him.
panic attack
2/pˈænɪk ətˈæk/
fixed phrase
Sudden intense fear episode
A short time when you feel very afraid and your body reacts strongly.
Примери
- She had a panic attack before her speech.
- Panic attacks can make it hard to breathe.