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defensive
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
Learner's definition of DEFENSIVE
1
always used before a noun : defending or protecting someone or something from attack : helping to keep a person or thing safe防御的；保护的；保卫的 — compare 1offensive 4
- The city began building a defensive wall around its borders.这座城市开始在周边建一道防御墙。
- The government decided to join a defensive alliance with several other nations.政府决定与其他几个国家结成防御联盟。
- Defensive driving classes [=classes that teach you how to be a safe driver] can help you avoid accidents.防御性驾驶课程能帮助你避免交通事故。
- We have taken many defensive measures [=we have done things to protect ourselves] against terrorist attacks.我们已采取了许多防范措施，应对恐怖袭击。
- defensive actions防御行动
2
[more defensive; most defensive] : behaving in a way that shows that you feel people are criticizing you戒备的；有戒心的；防范的 — often + about
- I was surprised by his defensive reaction to my suggestion.他对我的建议怀有戒心，我感到很意外。
- defensive behaviors/attitudes戒备的行为/态度
- There's no need to get so defensive. I was only making a suggestion.没必要如此戒备。我只是提个建议而已。
- When we asked her about the mistakes, she became defensive.当我们向她问及那些错误时，她变得遮遮掩掩。
- He can be a bit defensive about his work as an artist.作为一名画家，他可能有点忌讳谈论他自己的作品。
3
always used before a noun, sports : of or relating to the way that players try to stop an opponent from scoring in a game or contest（体育比赛中）防守的 — compare 1offensive 3
- The coach has a strong defensive strategy.教练布置了加强防守的打法。
- a defensive player/lineman防守队员/线锋
— defensively
adverb- “It wasn't my fault,” she said defensively.“这不是我的错。”她辩解道。
- The team needs to improve its game defensively. [=it needs to make its defense better]这支球队需要加强防守。
— defensiveness
noun [noncount]- There was a bit of defensiveness in his answer.他的回答有点辩解的意思。
2 defensive /dɪˈfɛnsɪv/ noun
2 defensive
/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/
noun
Learner's definition of DEFENSIVE
on/onto the defensive
1
: in or into a situation in which you are forced to defend or protect someone or something防御态势；守势
- We won after keeping the other team on the defensive for most of the game.在迫使对方球队在大部分时间都处于守势后，我们最终赢得了比赛。
- Their soldiers appear to be on the defensive.他们的士兵看上去处于守势。
- The company was pushed/forced onto the defensive in the lawsuit.公司在这场诉讼中被迫采取了守势。
2
: in or into a position in which you have to argue that something (such as one of your actions or beliefs) is good or correct when others say that it is bad or wrong辩护；辩解
- The reporter often asks questions that put/place people on the defensive.那名记者经常提出一些问题，让人不得不进行辩白。
- He found himself on the defensive when the subject of the environment was discussed.他发现只要一讨论环境问题，自己就会与人争辩起来。
- The company is now on the defensive for its illegal business dealings.这家公司正在为它的非法交易辩解。
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Adjective The city began building a defensive wall around its borders. The government decided to join a defensive alliance with several other nations. I was surprised by his defensive reaction to my suggestion. There's no need to get so defensive. I was only making a suggestion. When we asked her about the mistakes, she became defensive. The coach has a strong defensive strategy. Noun their unexpectedly harsh words put him on the defensive See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Sep. 2022 Kacy Rodgers, the run-game defensive coordinator for the Bucs, elaborated on Bowles’ observation. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 6 Sep. 2022 The former Oklahoma defensive coordinator left his similar job at Clemson to return to Norman. Erick Smith, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2022 The Saints also have a new head coach with former defensive coordinator Dennis Allen taking over. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 5 Sep. 2022 One of Oregon’s true freshmen who’s turned heads during fall camp is defensive back Khamari Terrell. James Crepea | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 27 Aug. 2022 In the interview, which serves as the book’s epilogue, Mr. Koecher argues that the American stance in the Cold War was mistaken or disingenuous—that Moscow’s actions were fundamentally defensive and the U.S. was never their real target. Edward Kosner, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022 Still, Trump had around him in the White House a coterie of lawyers who were defensive of the FBI and Justice Department, particularly former White House counsels Pat Cipollone and Don McGahn. Anchorage Daily News, 20 Aug. 2022 Still, Trump had around him in the White House a coterie of lawyers who were defensive of the FBI and Justice Department, particularly former White House counsels Pat Cipollone and Don McGahn. BostonGlobe.com, 20 Aug. 2022 Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 8 Sep. 2022 For opponents, the Cardinals’ ability to maintain possession and attack from all angles puts them on the defensive from the onset. Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2022 Even with this loss, Bluebell has put Richemont on the defensive. Carol Ryan, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 The counteroffensive there is one of the first for Ukrainian troops that have been largely on the defensive. Morgan Winsor, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2022 But accompanying the hiring was a burst of inflation that hit a 40-year peak this summer, crushing consumer sentiment and putting the administration on the defensive to show how its policies are helping the economy. Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 Nationally, Republicans in tight races have appeared on the defensive, releasing ads downplaying their antiabortion stances. Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 West is expected to play defensive back at the collegiate level. Stephen Means, cleveland, 14 June 2022 The three picks were impressive given that Maxwell doesn’t play defensive back. Kassidy Hill, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2022 See More
Adjective
Along with his father's departure, the Hoosiers also lost defensive coordinator Charlton Warren, who left for North Carolina. Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Sep. 2022 Kacy Rodgers, the run-game defensive coordinator for the Bucs, elaborated on Bowles’ observation. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 6 Sep. 2022 The former Oklahoma defensive coordinator left his similar job at Clemson to return to Norman. Erick Smith, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2022 The Saints also have a new head coach with former defensive coordinator Dennis Allen taking over. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 5 Sep. 2022 One of Oregon’s true freshmen who’s turned heads during fall camp is defensive back Khamari Terrell. James Crepea | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 27 Aug. 2022 In the interview, which serves as the book’s epilogue, Mr. Koecher argues that the American stance in the Cold War was mistaken or disingenuous—that Moscow’s actions were fundamentally defensive and the U.S. was never their real target. Edward Kosner, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022 Still, Trump had around him in the White House a coterie of lawyers who were defensive of the FBI and Justice Department, particularly former White House counsels Pat Cipollone and Don McGahn. Anchorage Daily News, 20 Aug. 2022 Still, Trump had around him in the White House a coterie of lawyers who were defensive of the FBI and Justice Department, particularly former White House counsels Pat Cipollone and Don McGahn. BostonGlobe.com, 20 Aug. 2022 Noun
The Longhorns missed on the likes of Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III and Johnny Manziel was famously offered a scholarship only to play defensive back. Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 8 Sep. 2022 For opponents, the Cardinals’ ability to maintain possession and attack from all angles puts them on the defensive from the onset. Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2022 Even with this loss, Bluebell has put Richemont on the defensive. Carol Ryan, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 The counteroffensive there is one of the first for Ukrainian troops that have been largely on the defensive. Morgan Winsor, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2022 But accompanying the hiring was a burst of inflation that hit a 40-year peak this summer, crushing consumer sentiment and putting the administration on the defensive to show how its policies are helping the economy. Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 Nationally, Republicans in tight races have appeared on the defensive, releasing ads downplaying their antiabortion stances. Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 West is expected to play defensive back at the collegiate level. Stephen Means, cleveland, 14 June 2022 The three picks were impressive given that Maxwell doesn’t play defensive back. Kassidy Hill, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English defensif, borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Medieval Latin dēfensīvus, from Latin dēfensus, past participle of dēfendere "to ward off, defend" + -īvus -ive
Noun
Middle English defensif "something acting as protection," borrowed from Medieval Latin dēfensīvum, noun derivative from neuter of dēfensīvus defensive entry 1
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
circa 1585, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of defensive was in the 14th century Phrases Containing defensive
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