defensive

美[dɪ'fensɪv] 英[dɪ'fensɪv]

adj. 防卫的；防御的；辩护的

n. 防卫姿势；防卫物

副词：defensively 名词：defensiveness

近义词：self-justifying，apologetic，distrustful，wary，cautious，protective，protecting，defending，shielding，fortified，armored，armoured，justificatory，justificative，defensiveattitude，offensive，aggressive，

英英释义

Noun

an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')

Adjective

intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack;
"defensive weapons" "a defensive stance"
attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing

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用作形容词(adj.)

They teamed together into a defensive alliance.他们联合起来组成一个防卫同盟。
Our troops took up defensive positions on high ground overlooking the river.我部队在临河高地上占据了防御阵地。
When asked to explain her behavior, she gave a very defensive answer.当问她为什么要这样做时，她极力为自己辩护。
She's very defensive about her part in the affair.她极力掩盖她在此事中充当的角色。

用作名词(n.)

They put entirely on the defensive.他们被迫完全处于守势。

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