attack
gb/ətˈæk/ us/ətˈæk/
A2
İngilizce
~ 1500
Anlamlar
0 anlam
Fiil
A2
action
1
Use force to harm
To try to hurt or damage someone or something with force.
Kullanım kalıbı:
to attack [someone/something]
Sık yapılan hata:
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.
Eş anlamlılar
assault (Often more formal or legal; can refer to both physical and verbal aggression.)
Zıt anlamlılar
defend (Means to protect oneself or someone/something else from harm or attack.)
Eşdizimler
attack an enemy
|attack a target
|attack a player
|attack a position
Konular
conflict
|violence
|sports
|core_vocabulary
|law
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
İsim
A2
event
2
Act of harming with force
An act of trying to hurt or damage someone or something.
Kullanım kalıbı:
an attack on [someone/something]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners may confuse 'attack' (noun) with 'attacker' (person who attacks).
Eş anlamlılar
assault (Often more formal and can refer to both legal and military contexts.)
Zıt anlamlılar
defense (Refers to actions taken to protect against an attack.)
Eşdizimler
launch an attack
|under attack
|terrorist attack
|military attack
Konular
conflict
|violence
|sports
|core_vocabulary
|law
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- The city was under attack.
- A sudden attack happened in the street.
- They planned an attack on the base.
Fiil
B1
action
3
Strongly criticize
To say strong and negative things about someone or something.
Kullanım kalıbı:
to attack [someone/something] for [reason]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners may think 'attack' here means physical violence; in this sense it is only verbal or written criticism.
Eş anlamlılar
criticize (Less forceful; 'attack' suggests more aggressive criticism.)
Zıt anlamlılar
praise (Means to express approval or admiration instead of criticism.)
Eşdizimler
attack a policy
|attack someone's character
|attack an idea
Konular
communication
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- The report attacked the company's safety record.
- He attacked her ideas during the debate.
- Critics attacked the film for its poor script.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- She attacked his plan in the meeting.
- The writer attacked the new law.
- They attacked the idea because it was too risky.
İsim
B1
event
4
Sudden illness episode
A short time when you feel very sick or have a strong feeling.
Kullanım kalıbı:
an attack of [illness/feeling]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners may confuse 'heart attack' with 'stroke'; they are different medical conditions.
Eş anlamlılar
episode (Neutral term for a short period of symptoms; less intense sounding than 'attack'.)
Zıt anlamlılar
recovery (Refers to returning to normal health after illness.)
Eşdizimler
heart attack
|panic attack
|asthma attack
Konular
health
|emotions
|body
Örnekler
- He suffered a heart attack last year.
- She had an asthma attack during the race.
- I had an attack of nerves before the performance.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- My uncle had a heart attack.
- She had a panic attack at work.
- He had an asthma attack after running.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
attack
IPA
GB/ətˈæk/
US/ətˈæk/
Heceler ve vurgu
at - tack (2 hece)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tack)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
- Base: attack
- Plural: attack, attacks
Verb
- Base: attack
- 3rd Person Singular: attacks
- Present Participle: attacking
- Past: attacked
Kelime ailesi
Forms
attacks
noun
attacking
verb
attacked
verb
Core family
attacker
noun B1
Advanced or less common
counterattack
noun
İfadeler
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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- She had a panic attack before her speech.
- Panic attacks can make it hard to breathe.