barrage
US /bəˈrɑːʒ/
UK /ˈbær.ɑːʒ/
名詞
1.
彈幕, 炮火
a concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area
範例:
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The enemy launched a heavy barrage of artillery fire.
敵人發動了猛烈的炮火。
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They had to take cover from the constant barrage.
他們不得不躲避持續的炮火。
2.
連珠炮, 一連串
a concentrated outpouring, as of questions or blows
範例:
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She faced a barrage of questions from reporters.
她面臨記者們一連串的提問。
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The comedian was met with a barrage of boos and cheers.
這位喜劇演員受到了噓聲和歡呼聲的夾擊。
動詞
轟炸, 連珠炮般地發問
to direct a barrage of something at (someone or something)
範例:
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The media continued to barrage the politician with accusations.
媒體繼續用指控轟炸這位政治家。
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Fans would often barrage the band with requests for encores.
粉絲們經常用安可請求轟炸樂隊。