rearguard

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈɹɪəɹˌɡɑɹd/

Noun

(military) The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force. / (soccer) The defence, collectively the defenders.

Japanese Meaning

軍事用語としての「後衛」：部隊の後部部分、特に撤退する部隊の背後を守るための分隊や配置された兵力を指す。 / サッカーなどのスポーツにおける「守備陣」：主にディフェンス陣、後方の守備に配置された選手たちを指す。

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The rearguard held off the pursuing cavalry long enough for the main army to escape.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

後衛部隊が追撃してきた騎兵をしばらく食い止め、本隊が撤退する時間を稼いだ。

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(soccer) The defence, collectively the defenders.

Mancini's side only showed enough ambition when it was too late and by then battle lines were drawn as James Collins and former City captain Richard Dunne fought a magnificent rearguard action at the heart of Villa's defence.

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rearguards

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