brickbat
noun[ C ]
uk /ˈbrɪk.bæt/ us /ˈbrɪk.bæt/
a spoken attack: 口头攻击;谴责
The members of parliament hurled brickbats at the minister.议员们气势汹汹地谴责部长。
She responded angrily to the brickbats thrown at her.她愤怒地回应对她的攻击。
Synonym
insult
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