counterforce

UK/'kaʊntə,fɔːs/US/'kauntәfɒ:s/

Definitions

An opposing force; (military) a strategy targeting the enemy's weapons rather than cities

对抗力量，反作用力；（军事）反击力量战略

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

counter-against, in return

forcestrong, force

=counterforce

counter- ('against, in return') + force = a force acting against another force. Used in physics/politics for an opposing force, and as a military doctrine term.

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Example Sentences

1.
Civil society can act as a counterforce to government overreach.

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