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1. (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons).
The military launched a surprise attack on the enemy's stronghold, catching them off guard and gaining a strategic advantage. La milicia lanzó un ataque sorpresa en la fortaleza del enemigo, cogiéndolos con la guardia baja y obteniendo una ventaja estratégica.
2. an offensive move in a sport or game.
The quarterback launched a precision attack down the left sideline, resulting in a touchdown for his team. El quarterback lanzó un ataque de precisión por la línea lateral izquierda, lo que llevó a su equipo a marcar un touchdown.
3. intense adverse criticism.
The critic's attack on the new movie was brutal, leaving the director feeling devastated and demoralized. El ataque del crítico al nuevo filme fue brutal, lo que dejó al director sintiendo devastado y desmoralizado.
4. ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation.
The company launched an attack on the issue of climate change by introducing sustainable practices and reducing their carbon footprint. La empresa lanzó un ataque contra el tema del cambio climático al introducir prácticas sostenibles y reducir su huella de carbono.
5. the act of attacking.
The military launched a surprise attack on the enemy's stronghold, catching them off guard and gaining a strategic advantage. El ejército lanzó un ataque sorpresivo contra la fortaleza enemiga, cogiendo a los adversarios por sorpresa y obteniendo una ventaja estratégica.
6. a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase.
The pianist's dramatic attack on the opening chord set the tone for the rest of the complex piano piece. El ataque dramático del pianista en el acorde inicial estableció el tono para el resto de la pieza compleja de piano.
7. a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition.
The patient experienced a severe asthma attack in the middle of the night, waking up her family with her wheezing and coughing. El paciente experimentó un ataque de asma grave en mitad de la noche, despertando a su familia con sus toses y estertores.
8. the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent).
The sudden attack on the metal pipe caused it to weaken and eventually burst under pressure. El repentino ataque a la tubería metálica hizo que se debilitara y explotara eventualmente bajo presión.
9. strong criticism.
The journalist's attack on the politician's policies sparked a heated debate in the newsroom. El ataque del periodista contra las políticas del político desencadenó un debate acalorado en el cuarto de redacción.
