counterattack
/ˈkaʊn.tər.ə.tæk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚ.ə.tæk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkau̇n-tər-ə-ˌtak/ (ame, mw) · /ˌkaʊn.tər.əˈtæk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌkaʊn.t̬ɚ.əˈtæk/ (ame, ipa)
counterattack — 名詞
- counterattacksingular
- counterattacksplural
1. a military move in which a force that has already been hit strikes back at the e
反攻
回應敵方攻擊的軍事行動
a military move in which a force that has already been hit strikes back at the enemy, usually to take back lost ground or stop further advances
General Harrington ordered a counterattack at dawn after the enemy broke through.
哈靈頓將軍在敵軍突破東側山脊後，下令在天亮時發動反攻。
collocation: ordered a counterattack
The regiment's swift counterattack pushed the opposing forces back across the river by nightfall.
該團的迅速反攻在夜幕降臨前將敵軍逼退到河對岸。
A well-timed counterattack can turn the course of an entire battle in minutes.
一次時機精準的反攻可以在幾分鐘內扭轉整場戰局。
Commander Adebayo waited until the shelling stopped before launching the counterattack.
阿德巴約指揮官等到砲擊停止後才發動反攻。
The counterattack came so suddenly that the advancing battalion had no time to dig in.
反攻來得太突然，以至於推進中的敵軍營隊根本來不及挖壕固守。
- counteroffensive
usually a larger, more sustained military operation
- counterstrike
emphasizes a single, sudden blow
- reprisal
often implies retaliation for a specific wrong rather than a tactical move
用法筆記
Subject is usually a military unit or commander. Commonly used with verbs like order, launch, mount.
常見錯誤
2. a sharp verbal or written reply to someone who has attacked your position, argum
駁斥
針對批評者言論的政治性反擊
a sharp verbal or written reply to someone who has attacked your position, argument, or reputation, especially in politics or public debate
Senator Okonkwo's counterattack on live television left his accuser visibly shaken.
奧孔科沃參議員在電視直播中的駁斥讓指控者明顯動搖。
collocation: counterattack on [person]
The mayor issued a sharp counterattack after the newspaper questioned her budget plan.
市長在報紙質疑她的預算計畫後，發表了尖銳的駁斥。
Minister Farouk's counterattack focused on the weaknesses in the opposition's tax proposal.
法魯克部長的駁斥集中在反對黨稅務提案的弱點上。
Within twenty-four hours, the ministry published a detailed counterattack to the leaked report.
不到二十四小時，該部會就針對外洩報告發布了詳細的駁斥。
Deputy Premier Ito's counterattack in the debate won over several undecided voters.
伊藤副首相在辯論中的駁斥贏得了幾位搖擺選民的支持。
- rebuttal
more formal; often a structured counter-argument
- retort
a quick, sharp verbal reply, less planned
- refutation
focuses on proving the original claim false
- concession
admitting the opponent is right
用法筆記
Typically appears in political or public-debate contexts. The target is a person, group, or argument rather than a physical force.
3. in games like football or basketball, a quick move toward the opponent's goal or
快攻
趁對手進攻時快速推進得分的戰術
in games like football or basketball, a quick move toward the opponent's goal or basket, made while the other team is pushing forward and has left its own end less guarded
The team scored their third goal from a lightning counterattack down the right wing.
球隊藉由右路的一次閃電快攻踢進了第三球。
collocation: lightning counterattack
Coach Yamamoto's side relied on counterattacks because their defence absorbed pressure well.
山本教練的隊伍倚賴快攻，因為他們的防守能夠承受壓力。
The keeper caught the corner and launched a counterattack with a long throw.
守門員接住角球後，以一記長傳發動快攻。
A single counterattack in the eighty-second minute decided the whole Champions League final.
第八十二分鐘的一次快攻決定了整場歐冠決賽的勝負。
Barcelona's counterattack caught the opposition with too many players committed up the pitch.
巴塞隆納的快攻讓對手在壓上過多球員時措手不及。
- fast break
more common in basketball; a broader term
- breakaway
emphasizes a single player escaping defenders
- counter
shorter and more informal, common in sports commentary
用法筆記
Common in football (soccer), basketball, and rugby. The key element is exploiting the space left behind by an opponent who has pushed too many players forward.
4. a strategic move by a company to fight back against a rival's action, such as a
反制
回應競爭對手行動的商業策略
a strategic move by a company to fight back against a rival's action, such as a price cut, advertising campaign, or product launch
The bakery's counterattack, a half-price pastry week, drew customers away from the new chain.
這家烘焙坊的反制——半價糕點週——從新連鎖店那裡拉走了顧客。
NexaTech's counterattack involved cutting subscription fees and adding premium support overnight.
NexaTech 的反制措施包括削減訂閱費用並在一夜之間增加高級支援服務。
collocation: counterattack involved [action]
A swift counterattack in the smartphone market forced the rival to delay its launch.
智慧型手機市場的一次迅速反制迫使對手延後了產品發布。
The board approved an aggressive counterattack after the competitor began poaching their top engineers.
董事會在競爭對手開始挖角他們的頂尖工程師後，批准了一項積極的反制行動。
Without a strong counterattack, the start-up would lose its foothold in the delivery-app market.
如果沒有強而有力的反制，這家新創公司將失去在送餐應用程式市場的立足點。
- countermove
broader; can include defensive as well as offensive actions
- retaliatory move
emphasizes payback rather than strategy
counterattack — 動詞
- counterattackpresent simple I / you / we / they
- counterattacks3rd person singular
- counterattacking-ing form
- counterattackedpast simple
1. to launch a return attack against an enemy force that has struck first, typicall
回擊
向已發動攻擊的敵軍進行還擊
to launch a return attack against an enemy force that has struck first, typically to stop their advance or regain lost ground
Colonel Dubois counterattacked at midnight, sending two battalions around the enemy's left side.
杜波伊斯上校在午夜回擊，派遣兩個營繞到敵軍左側。
transitive use: counterattacked + time and troop movement
The garrison waited three days before they counterattacked, hoping the besiegers would grow tired.
守軍等了三天才回擊，希望圍攻者會筋疲力盡。
When the first wave faltered, the commander counterattacked with every reserve unit still available.
當第一波攻勢受挫時，指揮官動用所有可用的預備部隊回擊。
The troops counterattacked through the narrow mountain pass, catching the invaders off guard.
部隊穿過狹窄的山口回擊，讓入侵者措手不及。
Commander Khalil chose to counterattack rather than retreat, knowing the river blocked any escape.
哈利勒指揮官選擇回擊而非撤退，因為他知道後方的河流阻斷了逃路。
- strike back
less formal, more general
- retaliate
emphasizes revenge rather than tactical purpose
文法句型
counterattack + against
用法筆記
Used both transitively ('They counterattacked the enemy position') and intransitively ('The troops counterattacked'). Often followed by a time or location phrase.
2. to respond to an opponent's criticism or public attack by arguing forcefully aga
反駁
以言論回應批評者的攻擊
to respond to an opponent's criticism or public attack by arguing forcefully against them, often by releasing evidence or questioning their credibility
Minister Sorensen counterattacked by releasing documents that disproved the bribery allegations.
索倫森部長透過公布推翻賄賂指控的文件來反駁。
Ingrid counterattacked fiercely during the press conference, calling the rumours a deliberate smear.
英格麗德在記者會上激烈反駁，稱這些傳聞是蓄意抹黑。
collocation: counterattacked fiercely
The candidate counterattacked online within an hour of the attack ad going live.
該候選人在攻擊廣告播出後不到一小時就在網路上反駁。
Rather than staying silent, Deputy Minister Tan counterattacked with a detailed statement to every news outlet.
譚副部長沒有保持沉默，而是向每家新聞媒體發布詳細聲明來反駁。
The senator's team counterattacked by questioning the credibility of the journalist who wrote the original piece.
參議員的團隊透過質疑撰寫原始報導的記者之可信度來反駁。
文法句型
counterattack + by + -ing
用法筆記
Often followed by 'by + -ing' to describe the method used. Common in political journalism.
3. in sports, to break forward quickly toward the opponent's goal when the other si
快速反攻
在對方壓上時快速推進嘗試得分
in sports, to break forward quickly toward the opponent's goal when the other side has pushed too many players up the field or court, creating open space
The striker counterattacked down the left flank after stealing the ball near midfield.
前鋒在中場附近搶斷後，沿左翼快速反攻。
collocation: counterattacked down [direction]
Jin-Soo's side counterattacked brilliantly, racing from their own box to the net in seven seconds.
振秀的隊伍精彩地快速反攻，在七秒內從自家禁區衝到對方球門。
Every time the home side pushed forward, the visitors counterattacked and looked dangerous.
每次主隊壓上進攻，客隊就快速反攻，看起來極具威脅。
Lopez counterattacked past two defenders before curling the ball into the top corner.
羅培茲快速反攻，過了兩名後衛後將球彎入球門上角。
The team counterattacked with five players sprinting forward, overwhelming the two remaining defenders.
球隊快速反攻，五名球員向前衝刺，壓倒了剩下的兩名後衛。
文法句型
counterattack + down the wing/flank
用法筆記
Subject is usually a team or a specific player. Often used with adverbs of manner: brilliantly, swiftly, dangerously.
4. to hit back at a business rival by launching a competing product, lowering price
反撲
對商業對手採取報復性競爭行動
to hit back at a business rival by launching a competing product, lowering prices, or running a campaign against them
The publisher counterattacked by slashing e-book prices when the rival platform launched.
該出版社在對手平台上線當天，透過大幅削減電子書價格來反撲。
When the larger firm entered their market, the local company counterattacked with a loyalty programme.
當大型公司進入他們的市場時，本地公司以忠誠計畫來反撲。
collocation: counterattacked with [tool/strategy]
The electronics firm counterattacked by launching a cheaper tablet just before the holiday shopping season.
這家電子公司在假期購物季前夕推出更便宜的平板電腦來反撲。
The airline counterattacked against the low-cost newcomer with deeply discounted weekend fares.
該航空公司以大幅折扣的週末票價對低成本新進者進行反撲。
Rather than matching the discount, the brand counterattacked by highlighting its superior build quality.
與其跟進折扣，該品牌透過強調其卓越的製造品質來反撲。
- absorb
choosing not to respond to a competitor's move
文法句型
counterattack + by + -ing
counterattack + with + noun
用法筆記
Subject is usually a company, brand, or executive. The action taken is typically a strategic business move such as price cuts or new product launches.