strike back

US /straɪk bæk/
UK /straɪk bæk/
"strike back" picture
1.

反击, 报复

to retaliate or respond to an attack or provocation with a counterattack

:
After being insulted, he decided to strike back with a sharp retort.
被侮辱后,他决定用尖锐的反驳反击
The army prepared to strike back against the enemy's offensive.
军队准备反击敌人的攻势。