barrage
noun uk/ˈbær.ɑːʒ/ us/bəˈrɑːʒ/
(ATTACK)
[ C usually singular ]掩护炮火，阻击火网
the action of continuously firing large guns to protect soldiers advancing on an enemy
an artillery barrage 炮火掩护
a barrage of something 连珠炮一样的（投诉、批评或质问），接二连三的…
a great number of complaints, criticisms, or questions suddenly directed at someone
The TV station has received a barrage of complaints about the amount of violence in the series. 电视台接到了一连串的投诉，批评电视剧中的暴力镜头太多。
He faced a barrage of questions over his handling of the problem. 就该问题的处理方式，他受到了接二连三的质问。
The measures received a barrage of criticism in the financial press.
She has faced a barrage of questions surrounding allegations of financial irregularity.
Proposals for a sugar tax came under a barrage of opposition from the food industry.
(STRUCTURE)
[ C ]堰;拦河坝;拦潮坝
a structure that is built across a river to provide water for farming, to produce electricity, or to allow boats to travel more easily
The proposed tidal barrage would generate enough electricity to supply 80,000 homes. 提议修筑的拦潮坝发电量将足够8万户家庭使用。