撃退

撃退

"Repelling" or "driving back."

Here, '撃退' is used in a military context, meaning 'repelling an attack', often associated with physical confrontation.

その兵士たちは敵を勇敢に撃退しました。

The soldiers bravely repelled the enemy.

In this context, '撃退' metaphorically represents rejecting or turning down an idea or suggestion, extending its literal meaning to a more abstract level.

彼女はその提案を冷静に撃退しました。

She calmly rejected the proposal.

Here, '撃退' is used in a practical context, referring to driving away pests or eliminating unwelcome elements, showing its adaptability in various situations.

我々は害虫を撃退するために新しい方法を採用しました。

We adopted a new method to repel pests.