[with obj.]make a concerted or violent attack on (协同,猛烈)攻击,袭击 the Scots army assailed Edward's army from the rear. 苏格兰人从背后向爱德华的军队发起了猛烈进攻。 ■(一般作 be assailed)(of an unpleasant feeling or physical sensation) come upon (someone) suddenly and strongly (不愉快的情感或身体感觉)突然猛烈地袭向 she was assailed by doubts and regrets. 疑惑和悔恨突然猛烈地袭向她的心头。 ■criticize (someone) strongly 强烈地批评
派生 assailable adjective 语源
Middle English : from Old French asaill-, stressed stem of asalir, from medieval Latin assalire, from Latin assilire, from ad- 'to' + salire 'to leap'; compare with assault