mauling
noun/ˈmɔːlɪŋ/
/ˈmɔːlɪŋ/
[usually singular]- a serious attack by an animal in which somebody's body is torn
受伤：一种动物的严重攻击，其中有人的身体被撕裂了 - a fatal mauling
致命的殴打
- a fatal mauling
- serious and public criticism, especially of a play, film, etc.
侮辱：严重和公开批评，特别是对戏剧，电影等的批评。 - The play received a mauling from the critics.
这出戏受到了剧评人无情的抨击。
- The play received a mauling from the critics.
- a severe defeat
受伤：严重失败 - They face a mauling by last year's winners.
他们面临去年的优胜者的严重威胁。
- They face a mauling by last year's winners.