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coup de main

/ˌkuː də ˈmæ̃/

翻译: 源自法语的英语外来短语,指突然、迅猛而果断的进攻或行动,常用于军事或战略语境,形容出其不意、迅速取胜的举动。

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/ˌkuː də ˈmæ̃/C1formalpolitical
  • zh源自法语的英语外来短语,指突然、迅猛而果断的进攻或行动,常用于军事或战略语境,形容出其不意、迅速取胜的举动。

A French phrase adopted into English meaning a sudden, swift, and decisive attack or action, often used in military or strategic contexts to describe a surprise maneuver that achieves a quick victory.

  1. Sudden military attackC1formal

    A swift, surprise attack, often involving a small force, aimed at achieving a specific objective.

    zh突然军事袭击

    • The general planned a coup de main to capture the enemy's supply depot.
    • The commandos executed a coup de main against the fortified position.
    • A successful coup de main can turn the tide of a battle.