The Open Dictionary

counterattack

名词

UK/ˈkaʊn.tər.ə.tæk/
US/ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚ.ə.tæk/

定义 counterattack 名词

  1. Countable

    an attack launched in response to an enemy's attack, aiming to halt or repel it

    • The military anticipates that the insurgents will launch a counterattack against the supply routes.

    • He commanded a rapid counterattack to push back the invaders.

    • The troops swiftly organized a counterattack after being ambushed.