Significato della parola barrage in italiano

Cosa significa barrage in inglese? Scopri il significato, la pronuncia e l'uso specifico di questa parola con Lingoland

barrage

US /bəˈrɑːʒ/
UK /ˈbær.ɑːʒ/

Sostantivo

1.

sbarramento, bombardamento

a concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area

Esempio:
The enemy launched a heavy barrage of artillery fire.
Il nemico ha lanciato un pesante sbarramento di fuoco d'artiglieria.
They had to take cover from the constant barrage.
Hanno dovuto mettersi al riparo dal costante sbarramento.
2.

a concentrated outpouring, as of questions or blows

Esempio:
She faced a barrage of questions from reporters.
The comedian was met with a barrage of boos and cheers.

Verbo

to direct a barrage of something at (someone or something)

Esempio:
The media continued to barrage the politician with accusations.
Fans would often barrage the band with requests for encores.