defensive
pronunciation
UK [dɪˈfensɪv]
US [dɪˈfensɪv]
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- adj.
- 防御用的，防守的
- 辩护的
- 自卫的
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- n.
- 守势
- 辩护
Word Origin
Antonym
adj.
Example
- 1. Finally , the takeover is also a defensive move .
- 最后一点，其实此次收购是一种战略性防御。
- 2. In the past , defensive manoeuvres often went unpunished .
- 在过去，这种防御性的行为经常不受任何惩罚。
- 3. Perhaps this is because her explanation feels slightly defensive .
- 也许这是因为她的解释让人觉得有些采取守势。
- 4. But his face was tense , defensive .
- 但他的脸色很紧张，急于为自己辩护。
- 5. But now the company is on the defensive .
- 现在，该公司却处于防守状态。
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