counterattack
noun [ C ] uk/ˈkaʊn.tər.ə.tæk/ us/ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚ.ə.tæk/
反击;反攻
an attack intended to stop or oppose an attack by an enemy or competitor
The Republicans have still not been able to launch a strong counterattack against the new healthcare system. 共和党仍然没有能够发起反对新医疗制度的有力回击。