Definition: If something bad strikes something or someone, it affects them strongly and quickly. Level: C2
飓风在早上八点左右袭击了海岸。
The hurricane ___struck the coast at about eight in the morning.
一种病害袭击了种植园的一半，毁坏了收成。
A blight ___struck half of the plantation, ruining the harvest.
丑闻意外地打击了该政党，损害了其声誉。
The scandal ___struck the political party unexpectedly, damaging its reputation.
