attacking
attacking — 形容詞
1. describes the players or style of play that moves forward in a game to try and g
攻勢的
體育比賽中主動進攻的
describes the players or style of play that moves forward in a game to try and get points; the opposite of defensive.
The team's attacking style of play led to three goals in the first half.
這支球隊的攻勢打法讓他們在上半場就攻入三球。
attacking style of play
Coach Rivera replaced a defender with an attacking midfielder to chase the equaliser.
里維拉教練換下一名後衛，換上一名進攻中場，試圖追平比分。
attacking midfielder
In the second period, the home side showed more attacking intent and pushed forward.
第二節比賽中，主隊展現出更強的進攻意圖，不斷向前推進。
Hiroshi's speed makes him a dangerous attacking threat on the left wing.
Hiroshi 的速度使他成為左翼的一大進攻威脅。
- defensive
describes players or tactics that stop the opponent from scoring.
文法句型
attacking + noun
用法筆記
Only used before a noun (attributive position). Not used with verbs like 'be' or 'seem'.
常見錯誤
attacking — 動詞
1. to use physical force against a person, animal, or place with the aim of hurting
攻擊；襲擊
用暴力傷害或打敗
to use physical force against a person, animal, or place with the aim of hurting, damaging, or defeating them.
A stranger attacked Wei outside the train station late at night.
深夜在火車站外，一名陌生男子攻擊了 Wei。
attacked Wei
The wolves will only attack if they feel trapped or threatened.
狼群只有在感到被困或受威脅時才會攻擊。
will only attack if
The rebel group attacked the army base just before dawn.
叛軍在黎明前襲擊了陸軍基地。
Amelia heard a noise and turned around, ready to attack if anyone came near.
Amelia 聽到聲響，轉過身來，準備好只要有人靠近就攻擊。
Security footage showed two men attacking the shopkeeper with a baseball bat.
監視器畫面顯示，兩名男子用棒球棍攻擊了店主。
文法句型
attack + object
attack (no object)
用法筆記
When used transitively, the object is the victim or target. When intransitive, often followed by a reason or condition ('attack if…', 'attack because…').
常見錯誤
2. to express strong, often public disapproval of someone or something, especially
抨擊；譴責
公開強烈批評
to express strong, often public disapproval of someone or something, especially in politics, the media, or public debate.
Opposition MPs attacked the government for failing to invest in public health.
反對黨議員抨擊政府未能投資公共醫療。
attacked the government for failing
Several newspapers attacked the mayor's decision to cut library funding.
多家報紙抨擊了市長削減圖書館經費的決定。
attacked the mayor's decision
Valentina's essay attacked the idea that working longer hours means higher productivity.
Valentina 的文章抨擊了工時越長產能越高的觀點。
The senator was fiercely attacked by the press after the leaked report came out.
機密報告外洩後，這位參議員遭到媒體猛烈的抨擊。
Activists attacked the company over its use of plastic packaging.
社運人士就該公司使用塑膠包裝一事予以譴責。
文法句型
attack + object + for + noun/gerund
attack + object + over + noun
用法筆記
Common in passive constructions ('be attacked for/by'). The subject is often an institution (newspapers, MPs, campaigners) rather than a single individual.
常見錯誤
3. when a disease, virus, fungus, or harmful substance damages a living thing or pa
侵襲；侵害
疾病或化學物損害身體
when a disease, virus, fungus, or harmful substance damages a living thing or part of it — for example, a virus attacking the lungs, or rust attacking a rose bush.
The virus attacks the respiratory system and can cause severe breathing difficulties.
這種病毒會侵襲呼吸系統，可能導致嚴重的呼吸困難。
attacks the respiratory system
This fungus attacks tomato plants and turns the leaves yellow.
這種真菌會侵害番茄植株，使葉片變黃。
attacks tomato plants
Cavities form when acid produced by bacteria attacks the hard surface of a tooth.
細菌產生的酸會侵襲牙齒的堅硬表面，從而形成蛀牙。
The chemotherapy drug attacks cancer cells but also harms healthy ones.
化療藥物會侵襲癌細胞，但也會傷害健康細胞。
Without treatment, the infection will attack the bones and joints within weeks.
若不接受治療，感染會在數週內侵蝕骨骼和關節。
文法句型
attack + object (body part / system / plant)
用法筆記
The subject is typically a disease, chemical, or parasitic organism. The object is the living thing or body part being damaged. Not used for emotional or psychological states.
常見錯誤
4. in a team sport, to move forward as a team in an organised way to try and score
進攻
體育比賽中向前推進得分
in a team sport, to move forward as a team in an organised way to try and score points or goals.
The home team kept attacking in the final ten minutes but could not find the net.
主隊在最後十分鐘持續進攻，但始終未能破門。
kept attacking
The coach told the players to attack from the first whistle and not sit back.
教練告訴球員們從開球就開始進攻，不要退守。
Zara received the ball near the halfway line and started to attack toward the goal.
Zara 在中線附近接到球，開始朝球門方向進攻。
Rather than defending a narrow lead, Kofi urged his teammates to keep attacking.
Kofi 不願守住一球的領先優勢，而是敦促隊友繼續進攻。
- press forward
more emphatic; suggests continuous effort to advance.
- push up
informal; describes players moving into advanced positions.
文法句型
attack (no object)
用法筆記
Intransitive only — you do not 'attack the goal' in this sense. Instead say 'attack toward the goal' or simply 'attack' on its own. Compare 'defend' which is also intransitive in the same context.
常見錯誤
5. to start dealing with a task, problem, or project with a lot of energy and enthu
全力處理
積極迅速地著手處理任務
to start dealing with a task, problem, or project with a lot of energy and enthusiasm, determined to finish it quickly.
Lucia attacked the pile of paperwork with surprising energy for a Friday afternoon.
Lucia 以驚人的精力處理那堆文書工作，完全不像星期五下午的樣子。
attacked the pile of paperwork
After weeks of delays, the team finally attacked the problem and found a solution.
延誤數週後，團隊終於全力解決了問題，找到了解決方案。
Mia attacked her revision notes the night before the big exam.
Mia 在大考前一夜拼命複習她的筆記。
The new manager attacked the company's outdated systems from her first day.
新經理從上任第一天就全力整頓公司過時的系統。
- tackle
slightly less energetic than 'attack'; neutral register.
- throw oneself into
very informal; suggests wholehearted commitment.
- dive into
informal; suggests starting without hesitation.
- avoid
to stay away from a task or problem.
- procrastinate
to delay doing something.
文法句型
attack + object (task / problem / project)
用法筆記
Informal register — use in everyday speech or casual writing, not in formal documents. The object is always a thing (task, problem) not a person.
常見錯誤
attacking — 名詞
1. an act of violence intended to hurt or damage a person, animal, or place.
攻擊；襲擊
以暴力傷害人、動物或場所
an act of violence intended to hurt or damage a person, animal, or place.
The police are investigating a knife attack that happened near the school gates.
警方正在調查一起發生在校門口附近的持刀攻擊事件。
knife attack
The army base came under attack from three directions just after midnight.
午夜過後不久，陸軍基地遭到來自三個方向的襲擊。
came under attack
There has been a sharp rise in attacks on elderly people living alone.
針對獨居老人的襲擊事件近期急劇增加。
The dog launched a sudden attack on the postman who entered the garden.
那條狗突然攻擊走進花園的郵差。
Jamal was treated in hospital for injuries sustained during the attack.
Jamal 在襲擊中受傷，在醫院接受治療。
- defence
the act of protecting against attack.
文法句型
attack on + object
under attack
come under attack
用法筆記
Countable when referring to a specific incident ('a knife attack'). Uncountable in phrases like 'under attack' or 'a form of attack'.
常見錯誤
2. strong words or statements that criticise someone or something, especially in pu
抨擊；責難
言語或文字上的強烈批評
strong words or statements that criticise someone or something, especially in public or in the media.
The minister faced a fierce attack from the opposition over the new tax plan.
部長因新的稅務計劃而遭受反對黨的猛烈抨擊。
fierce attack from the opposition
The company's environmental record came under heavy attack from campaigners.
該公司的環保紀錄遭到社運人士的嚴厲責難。
came under heavy attack
Wei wrote a personal attack on the journalist who had misquoted him.
Wei 對那篇誤引他話語的記者發表了人身攻擊。
The senator launched a blistering attack on her rival during the televised debate.
參議員在電視辯論中對競爭對手發動了猛烈的抨擊。
The editorial was a direct attack on the newspaper's own readers.
那篇社論是對報紙自身讀者的直接攻擊。
- criticism
more neutral; 'attack' implies harsher, more aggressive disapproval.
- denunciation
formal; a very strong public condemnation.
文法句型
attack on + object
under attack
come under attack
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 'VIOLENT ACT' — in this figurative sense, the 'attack' is verbal, not physical. Common in political and media contexts.
3. a sudden, short period when a disease or illness affects someone badly, or when
發作；突然不適
疾病或情緒突然短暫發作
a sudden, short period when a disease or illness affects someone badly, or when someone is overcome by a strong feeling.
Hiroshi had a bad asthma attack and had to use his inhaler immediately.
Hiroshi 氣喘突然發作，必須立刻使用吸入器。
asthma attack
Layla suffered an attack of malaria while travelling in rural areas.
Layla 在鄉間旅行時瘧疾發作，非常痛苦。
attack of malaria
An attack of nerves made her hands shake just before the piano recital.
一陣緊張讓她在鋼琴獨奏會前雙手發抖。
The old man suffered a sudden attack of coughing that lasted several minutes.
那位老人突然一陣咳嗽發作，劇烈地持續了幾分鐘。
The young cyclist was rushed to hospital after a severe allergic attack caused his throat to swell.
他因嚴重的過敏發作導致喉嚨腫脹，被緊急送醫。
文法句型
attack of + illness/emotion
attack of + noun
用法筆記
Often paired with 'have'/'suffer' and followed by 'of' + the condition. Common compound nouns: 'heart attack', 'asthma attack', 'panic attack', 'allergic attack'.
常見錯誤
4. the group of players in a team whose main job is to move forward and try to scor
進攻方；攻擊組
球隊中負責進攻得分的球員
the group of players in a team whose main job is to move forward and try to score goals or points.
The team's attack looked weak without their star striker who was injured.
少了受傷的明星前鋒，這支球隊的進攻線顯得疲軟。
attack looked weak
The coach re-organised the attack by moving Jamal to a central position.
教練重新調整了進攻組，把 Jamal 調到中路位置。
The opposition's attack were caught offside four times in the first half.
對手的進攻球員在上半場越位四次。
Valentina leads the attack for the national women's football team.
Valentina 擔任國家女子足球隊的進攻箭頭。
- offence
American English term for the attacking unit; 'offense' is more common in US sports.
- forward line
more specific; refers to the frontmost players.
- defence
the players whose job is to stop the opponent from scoring.
文法句型
the + attack
用法筆記
Singular collective noun: in British English it can take a plural verb ('the attack were…'). Contrasts with 'defence' (the players who stop goals).
常見錯誤
5. the determination and aggressive effort shown by a player or team when trying to
積極攻勢
比賽中奮力奪分的決心和氣勢
the determination and aggressive effort shown by a player or team when trying to score, especially in the final stages of a match or race.
The runners showed great attack in the final lap and overtook the leader.
跑者們在最後一圈展現出積極的攻勢，超越了領先者。
showed great attack
Priya played with real attack throughout the tennis match and won in straight sets.
Priya 在整場網球比賽中攻勢凌厲，直落兩盤獲勝。
played with real attack
What the team lacked in skill they made up for in sheer attack and determination.
這支球隊所欠缺的技巧，他們用滿滿的鬥志和攻勢來彌補。
The chess grandmaster surprised everyone with the attack in her opening moves.
這位西洋棋大師在開局攻勢中讓所有人感到驚訝。
- aggression
stronger and more negative in tone; 'attack' is neutral-positive in sports.
- drive
similar meaning; 'drive' emphasises inner motivation, while 'attack' emphasises outward action.
文法句型
with attack
show attack
用法筆記
Uncountable — you cannot say 'an attack' in this sense. Often collocates with 'show', 'display', 'with', or 'real'. Used in sports commentary, racing, and competitive games.