maul

/mɔːl/ (bre, ipa) · /mɔːl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈmȯl/ (ame, mw) · /mɑːl/ (ame, ipa)

maul — 動詞

  • maulpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • maulshe / she / it
  • mauledpast simple
  • mauling-ing form

1. to injure a person or animal very badly by biting, tearing, or using violent for

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

重創；凌虐

以咬抓或暴力重傷對方

to injure a person or animal very badly by biting, tearing, or using violent force on them.

例句

A tiger mauled the farmer near the edge of the tea field.

一隻老虎在茶園邊把那名農夫重創。

animal attack: maul + person

Rescuers found the backpack after the bear mauled Kemi's camp guide.

救援人員在那隻熊重創 Kemi 的營地嚮導後找到了背包。

同義詞
  • attack

    much broader and does not always imply serious injury

  • mangle

    focuses more on the damaged condition of the body after the violence

  • savage

    often used for very violent animal attacks and can sound more dramatic

文法句型

maul + person or animal

be mauled by + animal or attacker

用法筆記

Most often used for severe animal attacks, especially when teeth or claws cause visible injuries. With human attackers, it suggests brutal rough treatment rather than a simple hit or push.

常見錯誤

❌The editor mauled the report with a red pen.
✅The editor mauled the report in print.' or 'The editor heavily criticized the report.
💡sense 1 is for physical injury or rough violent handling, not ordinary written corrections.

2. to attack a person or thing with very strong, often public criticism.

2.動詞及物C1
釋義

痛批

公開嚴厲批評

to attack a person or thing with very strong, often public criticism.

例句

Reviewers mauled the new sequel in almost every national newspaper.

幾乎每一家全國性報紙的影評人都痛批了那部新續集。

public criticism in reviews

After the debate, Roya watched commentators maul the mayor's answer online.

辯論結束後，Roya 看著評論員在線上痛批市長的回答。

同義詞
  • slam

    common in journalism for sharp public criticism

  • attack

    broader and can include personal or political attacks, not only reviews

  • tear apart

    informal and vivid, often used for strong negative reviews

反義詞
  • praise

    to speak positively about someone or something

文法句型

maul + review, speech, or performance

maul + person or thing + in public

用法筆記

Usually used for reviews, speeches, plans, or performances that receive forceful criticism in public. It is much stronger and more hostile than simply saying someone criticized something.

常見錯誤

❌My manager mauled my idea a little.
✅My manager criticized my idea a little.
💡'maul' suggests severe criticism, not mild negative feedback.

maul — 名詞