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单词 counterfire
释义

counterfire

noun

coun·​ter·​fire ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce counterfire (audio)
variants or counter-fire
: the firing of weapons (such as firearms, artillery, or missiles) in response to the firing of weapons by another person or group
There was no appreciable counterfire from Montgomery's tanks or artillery. Robert Denny
also : the bullets, shells, etc., that are discharged in counterfire
His unit was firing on enemy positions on Aug. 10, 1918, when they were hit by counterfire. Perry A. Farrell

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

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