しゅせい
守勢
N5Common wordNoun
Noun, No-adjective
(being on the) defensive
Example Sentences
敵軍は攻勢から守勢へと転じた。
The enemy army shifted from offense to defense.
試合の後半、彼は完全に守勢だった。
In the second half of the match, he was completely on the defensive.
議論で不利になると、彼はすぐに守勢に入る。
Whenever he's at a disadvantage in an argument, he quickly goes on the defensive.
業績悪化で、その企業は守勢を強いられている。
Due to worsening performance, the company is being forced onto the defensive.
相手チームの猛攻に、我がチームは守勢に回った。
Our team was forced onto the defensive by the opposing team's fierce attack.