attack
gb/ətˈæk/ us/ətˈæk/
A2
英語
~ 1500
語義
0件の語義
動詞
A2
action
1
Use force to harm
To try to hurt or damage someone or something with force.
用法パターン：
to attack [someone/something]
よくある間違い：
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.
類義語
assault (Often more formal or legal; can refer to both physical and verbal aggression.)
対義語
defend (Means to protect oneself or someone/something else from harm or attack.)
コロケーション
attack an enemy
|attack a target
|attack a player
|attack a position
テーマ
conflict
|violence
|sports
|core_vocabulary
|law
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
名詞
A2
event
2
Act of harming with force
An act of trying to hurt or damage someone or something.
用法パターン：
an attack on [someone/something]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'attack' (noun) with 'attacker' (person who attacks).
類義語
assault (Often more formal and can refer to both legal and military contexts.)
対義語
defense (Refers to actions taken to protect against an attack.)
コロケーション
launch an attack
|under attack
|terrorist attack
|military attack
テーマ
conflict
|violence
|sports
|core_vocabulary
|law
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The city was under attack.
- A sudden attack happened in the street.
- They planned an attack on the base.
動詞
B1
action
3
Strongly criticize
To say strong and negative things about someone or something.
用法パターン：
to attack [someone/something] for [reason]
よくある間違い：
Learners may think 'attack' here means physical violence; in this sense it is only verbal or written criticism.
類義語
criticize (Less forceful; 'attack' suggests more aggressive criticism.)
対義語
praise (Means to express approval or admiration instead of criticism.)
コロケーション
attack a policy
|attack someone's character
|attack an idea
テーマ
communication
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The report attacked the company's safety record.
- He attacked her ideas during the debate.
- Critics attacked the film for its poor script.
学習者向け例文
- She attacked his plan in the meeting.
- The writer attacked the new law.
- They attacked the idea because it was too risky.
名詞
B1
event
4
Sudden illness episode
A short time when you feel very sick or have a strong feeling.
用法パターン：
an attack of [illness/feeling]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'heart attack' with 'stroke'; they are different medical conditions.
類義語
episode (Neutral term for a short period of symptoms; less intense sounding than 'attack'.)
対義語
recovery (Refers to returning to normal health after illness.)
コロケーション
heart attack
|panic attack
|asthma attack
テーマ
health
|emotions
|body
例文
- He suffered a heart attack last year.
- She had an asthma attack during the race.
- I had an attack of nerves before the performance.
学習者向け例文
- My uncle had a heart attack.
- She had a panic attack at work.
- He had an asthma attack after running.
文法
辞書形
attack
IPA
GB/ətˈæk/
US/ətˈæk/
音節・強勢
at - tack （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (tack)
活用形
Noun
- Base: attack
- Plural: attack, attacks
Verb
- Base: attack
- 3rd Person Singular: attacks
- Present Participle: attacking
- Past: attacked
関連語
Forms
attacks
noun
attacking
verb
attacked
verb
Core family
attacker
noun B1
Advanced or less common
counterattack
noun
表現
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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- She had a panic attack before her speech.
- Panic attacks can make it hard to breathe.