blitzes
Aussprache: [blɪtsɪz]
Kontext: „games“
(verb) to attack or try to defeat someone very quickly and with lots of effort, usually in sports. It's like when a football team suddenly rushes to tackle the quarterback really fast to stop him from throwing the ball.
Beispiel
The defense blitzes the quarterback every chance they get to put pressure on the opposing team.
Beispiel
The team didn't blitz effectively last game, and the quarterback had plenty of time to throw.
Beispiel
Why do you think the team blitzes so often during the game?
Kontext: „military“
(noun) a sudden, intense attack or series of attacks. Imagine a place being attacked very quickly and strongly, kind of like a surprise surprise explosion of energy and action!
Beispiel
During the war, the army launched several blitzes to gain control of the region.
Beispiel
The peace talks were interrupted by a lack of necessary blitzes to support the strategy.
Beispiel
What led to the surprise blitz that caught the enemy off-guard?
Kontext: „activities“
(noun) a quick and intense period of focused activity, usually to get something done fast. It's like when you have a project and you work hard for a short time to finish it quickly.
Beispiel
She finished her homework in a blitz before heading out with friends.
Beispiel
His procrastination meant he couldn't complete his project in a blitz as he had hoped.
Beispiel
What tasks do you need to tackle in your next blitz?