bombardment
noun [ C or U ] uk/bɒmˈbɑːd.mənt/ us/bɑːmˈbɑːrd.mənt/
连续炮击;连续轰炸
a continuous attack on a place with guns or bombs
aerial bombardment 连续空袭
The bombardment had begun several days earlier, destroying many buildings. 轰炸在几天前就开始了，摧毁了许多建筑物。
连续提问，连续（口头等）攻击
a situation in which so many questions or other things are directed at someone, that they find it difficult to deal with them
A president is under constant bombardment from every direction. 一位总统正受到来自四面八方的诘问。
Because you face such a bombardment of hostility, your initial response is to defend yourself. 因为你面对这样连珠炮似的敌意攻击，你的第一反应是要为自己辩护。
See: bombard
- More examples
- Life continues in a surprisingly normal way in a city under constant bombardment.
- We are witnessing indiscriminate bombardment of residential areas.
- Watch this channel and you're subjected to a relentless bombardment of tabloid-style advertising for their programmes.