countermarch

• 指军队或其他队伍按相反方向行进，或沿原路返回的军事行动。也指为返回或改变方向而进行的队形调整。

A noun referring to a military maneuver involving a march in the reverse direction or back along the same route.

1. Military maneuverC2formal

   A march in the opposite direction or back along the same route, often used as a tactical movement.

   反方向行军

   • The general ordered a countermarch to confuse the enemy.
   • The troops executed a precise countermarch across the field.
   • A countermarch can be used to reposition forces quickly.

• 动词，指军队或队伍反方向行进、掉头行军；也用于比喻义，表示改变行动方向或方针。

A verb meaning to march in the opposite direction or to reverse a march; also used figuratively to mean to reverse a course of action.

1. March back along the same wayC2formal

   To march back along the same route or path that was previously taken.

   反方向行进

   • The troops were ordered to countermarch to their original position.
   • After reaching the dead end, the soldiers had to countermarch.
   • The general commanded a countermarch to avoid the ambush.

   同义词backtrackdouble backretracereturnturn back

2. Change the order of soldiers during a marchC2formal

   To reverse or alter the order of soldiers or units while marching, often as a tactical maneuver.

   行军途中变换队形

   • The drill sergeant taught the recruits how to countermarch efficiently.
   • During the parade, the battalion executed a perfect countermarch.
   • The commander used a countermarch to reposition the troops quickly.