sniping
noun [ U ] uk/ˈsnaɪ.pɪŋ/ us/ˈsnaɪ.pɪŋ/
(CRITICISM)
抨击，中伤
unpleasant criticism
He has been subjected to constant sniping and questioning of his achievements. 他因其取得的成就一直受到不断的抨击和质疑。
She is angered by the continual sniping from the sidelines. 她被来自场边不断的批评激怒了。
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- Individuals need to stop the public sniping.
- There have been three months of fierce and constant verbal sniping between the pair.
- He denied that constant media sniping about his erratic leadership style had forced him to act.
(SHOOTING)
狙击
the act of shooting at someone from a position where you cannot be seen
They are trained in the use of sniping and other violent tactics. 他们接受过使用狙击和其他暴力战术的训练。
Following a burst of sniping, the Prime Minister threatened to invade if "one more bullet" was fired. 在多次狙击事件发生后，总理威胁说，如果“再射一颗子弹”，他就会入侵。
See: snipe
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- We had continual sniping until Tuesday.
- A few people may have shot back, but rumors of widespread sniping were false.
- Because of their exposure to enemy sniping, Jim's men were unable to remove his body.