defensive

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¹ defensive /dɪˈfɛnsɪv/ adjective

¹ defensive

/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/

adjective

Learner's definition of DEFENSIVE

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

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

— compare ¹offensive 4

[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

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。

— often + about

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。

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

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

— compare ¹offensive 3

— 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

: 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。

: 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。

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