tirade UK [taɪ'reɪd/ UK [tɪ-] US ['taɪ.reɪd] noun countable ■a long angry speech expressing strong disapproval 长篇抨击性演说•She launched into an angry/furious tirade about how she had been unfairly treated.她就自己遭受的不公正对待,进行了长时间的愤怒控诉。 •In a furious tirade of abuse, the opposition spokesperson demanded the minister's resignation.在措词激烈的长篇指责中,反对党发言人要求这位部长辞职。 |