make a pincer assault; attack on both sides;close in from both sides ❍ 我们必须加快速度追击，以便配合主力，两面夹击。(曲波《林海雪原》536) Our own small detachment must pursue them quickly to co ordinate with our main force and catch the enemy in pincers.
两面夹攻liǎnɡ miàn jiā ɡōnɡ
从两面进行围攻。made a pincer attack, between two fires, attack on both sides