coup de main

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A sudden development or action carried out to surprise an enemy.
    — That which of all things he most dreaded was that he should be out-generalled by Mr. Slope; and just at present it appeared probable that Mr. Slope would turn his flank, steal a march on him, cut off his provisions, carry his strong town by a coup de main, and at last beat him thoroughly in a regular pitched battle.

词形变化

coups de main plural

词源

Etymology tree
French coup de mainbor.
English coup de main
Borrowed from French coup de main.
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