barrage in Chinese
barrage in Chinese is 壩, 炮击 — barrage means a sudden, heavy, and continuous stream of something, especially words, questions, or gunfire.
barrage in Chinese
壩
Pronounced: bà
An artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow.
炮击
Pronounced: pào jī
(military) A heavy curtain of artillery fire directed in front of one's own troops to screen and protect them.
What does "barrage" mean?
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noun A sudden, heavy, and continuous stream of something, especially words, questions, or gunfire.
"The politician faced a barrage of questions from reporters after the announcement."
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noun A man-made barrier across a river built to control its depth or flow.
"The barrage regulates water levels for irrigation downstream."
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verb To attack or overwhelm with a continuous stream of something.
"Fans barraged the band's social media with requests for a reunion tour."
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barrage in a sentence
- The politician faced a barrage of questions from reporters after the announcement.
- The soldiers advanced under cover of an artillery barrage.
- The barrage regulates water levels for irrigation downstream.
- Fans barraged the band's social media with requests for a reunion tour.
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What is "barrage" in Chinese?
"barrage" in Chinese is 壩, 炮击. barrage means: A sudden, heavy, and continuous stream of something, especially words, questions, or gunfire.
How do you pronounce 壩?
"barrage" in Chinese is 壩, pronounced "bà".
How do you use "barrage" in a sentence?
Example: "The politician faced a barrage of questions from reporters after the announcement." In Chinese, "barrage" is 壩, 炮击.
Are there other ways to say "barrage" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "barrage": 壩, 炮击.
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