attack dog
US /əˈtæk dɔːɡ/
UK /əˈtæk dɔːɡ/
1.
anjing penyerang, anjing pengawal
a dog trained to attack on command or to defend a person or property
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The security guard had an attack dog with him.
Pengawal keselamatan itu membawa anjing penyerang bersamanya.
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They trained the German Shepherd to be an effective attack dog.
Mereka melatih anjing Gembala Jerman untuk menjadi anjing penyerang yang berkesan.
2.
pengkritik agresif, penyerang
a person or group that aggressively criticizes or attacks an opponent, especially in politics or business
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The senator's opponent used his campaign as an attack dog.
Lawan senator menggunakan kempennya sebagai anjing penyerang.
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The media often portrays certain commentators as political attack dogs.
Media sering menggambarkan pengulas tertentu sebagai anjing penyerang politik.