阵脚

zhènjiǎo

阵脚 — zhènjiǎo

1. the position or formation of troops; the place where forces are arrayed; (figurative) one's strategic position or composure

   敌军一退，阵脚就乱了。 díjūn yī tuì zhènjiǎo jiù luàn le — As soon as the enemy retreated, our ranks fell into disorder.