No. 3,046 in German
beschuss
"Beschuss" means "shelling" or "bombardment" in English.
In a sentence
Der Panzer geriet unter heftigen Beschuss.
The tank came under heavy fire.
In this sentence, 'Beschuss' refers to the act of shooting or bombardment in a military context.
Die Medien stehen im Beschuss, Kritik für ihre Berichterstattung zu erhalten.
The media are under criticism for their reporting.
Here, 'Beschuss' metaphorically signifies intense scrutiny or critique.
Der Vorschlag wurde sofort mit Beschuss abgelehnt.
The proposal was immediately rejected with strong opposition.
'Beschuss' is used metaphorically to indicate facing strong opposition or rejection.
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