| 词汇 | hit out |
| 释义 | Phr V hit out hits, hitting, hit hit out to hit or try to hit someone suddenly with your hands in an uncontrolled wayoften + atWhen she gets into a rage, she hits out at me and I can't control her. to criticize something or someone strongly, or to speak or behave in a way that hurts someone emotionallyusually + atThe Medical Association yesterday hit out at government cuts in healthcare services. hit out especially BrE to criticize something or someone strongly because you disapprove of them - used especially in news reports: An angry Hurst hit out: "It was the worst match since I took over. Our team got what they deserved."+ at The industry hit out yesterday at the increase in business taxes.■ SIMILAR TO: lash out hit out1. To physically swing or strike out at someone or something, usually unexpectedly. That ornery old cat will hit out at you if you get too close. 2. To react with sudden, intense anger. Hey, don't hit out at me, I'm just the messenger! I couldn't help but hit out when I heard about the latest printing mishap. 3. To depart for some place. The party was great, but we hit out for home as soon as we heard police sirens approaching. hit out (for something or some place)Rur. to start out for something or some place. We hit out for the top of the hill early in the morning, and it was noon before we got there. We'll hit out about noon. hit outMake a violent verbal or physical attack; also, strike aimlessly. For example, The star hit out at the press for their lukewarm reviews, or The therapist said patients often hit out in frustration. [First half of 1800s] |
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