Definition
受敌 is a verb-object compound (离合词) meaning 'to be attacked by enemies' or 'to come under enemy attack'. It is commonly used in military or conflict contexts. Like other separable verbs, the verb 受 and the object 敌 can be split — for example, to insert a measure word or modifier: 受了一次大敌 ('suffered a major enemy attack'). You will also encounter 受敌 in the fixed phrase 腹背受敌 ('attacked from both front and back').
v.o.
to be attacked by enemiesto come under enemy attack
Examples
- 受敌。Zhè zhī jūnduì zài xiágǔ zhōng shòu dí le yí cì dà dí.This army suffered a major enemy attack in the canyon.
- 受敌。Qiánxiàn bùduì zhèng miànlín shòu dí de wēixiǎn.The frontline troops are facing the danger of being attacked by enemies.
- 受敌，。Ruò shì shòu dí, bìxū lìjí chètuì.If attacked, we must retreat immediately.
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