Publishing is already fighting a rearguard action against the 1997 cancellation of the net book agreement (NBA)and the more recent dominance of Amazon.
出版业已经在与1997年取消网上书籍协议(NBA)以及最近亚马逊的主导地位进行一场后卫行动的斗争。
英语百科
Rearguard
A rearguard is that part of a military force that protects it from attack from the rear, either during an advance or withdrawal. The term can also be used to describe forces protecting lines of communication behind an army.