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袭击
xíjī
Description
“袭击”的意思是突然攻击别人或某个地方。
"袭击" means to suddenly attack someone or a place.
这个词常常用在新闻里，比如军队或者动物突然攻击。
This word is often used in the news, for example when an army or animals suddenly attack.
Meanings
袭击xíjī
to attack suddenly; a surprise attack
敌人在晚上袭击了这座城市。
The enemy attacked the city at night.
袭击xíjī
a sudden attack or raid (noun)
这次袭击让很多人受伤了。
Many people were injured in the attack.
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Notes
- Etymology
袭 (raid/inherit) + 击 (strike), together meaning a sudden strike.
- Nuance
袭击 stresses surprise, unlike 攻击 which is general attack.
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