偷袭 (tōu xí) — to launch a surprise attack, to ambush
Definition
A surprise attack or ambush, striking when the opponent doesn't expect it. Used for both military attacks and figurative 'surprise' moves in sports or strategy.
verb
to launch a surprise attackto ambush
Examples
- 偷袭。Dí rén chèn yè tōu xí le wǒ men de yíng dì.The enemy launched a surprise attack on our camp under cover of night.
- 偷袭。Zhè chǎng zhàn zhēng yǐ yí cì chéng gōng de tōu xí kāi shǐ.This war began with a successful surprise attack.
- 偷袭。Duì fāng qiú duì zài zuì hòu shí kè tōu xí dé fēn.The opposing team scored a surprise point in the final moment.
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