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counterforce

🇬🇧 UK/'kaʊntə,fɔːs/🇺🇸 US/'kauntәfɒ:s/
C2

Definitions

n.

A force that opposes or acts against another force

反作用力;对抗势力

adj.

Describing a military strategy that targets an enemy's weapons and military assets rather than civilian areas

针对军事目标的(而非平民区)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
counteragainst, in return
+
forcstrong, force
+
esuffix
=counterforce

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The military needed a strong counterforce to defend against enemy attacks.

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