This is the 18033rd most frequent Korean word.
수세에
"수세에" means "on the defensive" or "in a defensive position."
'수세에' means 'on the defensive' in this sentence, indicating a position of disadvantage or defensive stance.
그 팀은 경기에 수세에 몰렸다.
The team was put on the defensive in the game.
'수세에' is used to describe being in a position where one has to defend their arguments or stance.
그는 논쟁에서 수세에 처했다.
He was placed on the defensive in the debate.
Here, '수세에' refers to the government being in a challenging position where they have to defend themselves in the context of the issue.