onslaught — a fierce or destructive attack; an overwhelmingly large quantity of people or things
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a fierce or destructive attack; an overwhelmingly large quantity of people or things
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːnslɔːt/
Korean meaning: 맹렬한 공격, 맹공; 압도적인 양
Korean pronunciation: **온**슬로트
Example Sentences
- The professor couldn't handle the onslaught of emails from panicked students before finals.
- The bakery was unprepared for the onslaught of customers during the donut sale.
- The company survived the onslaught of negative reviews after the product recall.
onslaught
NOUN//ˈɑːnslɔːt//
a fierce or destructive attack; an overwhelmingly large quantity of people or things
a fierce or destructive attack; an overwhelmingly large quantity of people or things
Face the onslaught and assault, then hide safe in the vault!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
네덜란드어 'aanslag'(공격)에서 유래되어 영어로 들어온 단어로, 17세기부터 사용되기 시작했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The professor couldn't handle the onslaught of emails from panicked students before finals.”
“The bakery was unprepared for the onslaught of customers during the donut sale.”
“The company survived the onslaught of negative reviews after the product recall.”
“My diet plan collapsed under the onslaught of holiday cookies.”
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