counterattack

英 ['kaʊntərə,tæk] 美['kaʊntərə,tæk]

• vt. 反击；反攻
• vi. 反击；反攻
• n. 反击；反攻

1. an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.

2. (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board