defensive
de
ντι
fen
ˈfɛn
φεν
sive
sɪv
σιβ
British pronunciation
/dɪfˈɛnsɪv/

Ορισμός και σημασία του "defensive"στα αγγλικά

01

αμυντικός, προστατευτικός

designed or used in a way that provides a person or thing with protection against attack
example
Παραδείγματα
The soldiers erected defensive barriers to fortify their position against enemy advances.
Οι στρατιώτες έστησαν αμυντικά εμπόδια για να ενισχύσουν τη θέση τους ενάντια στις εχθρικές προωθήσεις.
She took a defensive stance, ready to protect herself if the situation escalated.
Πήρε μια αμυντική στάση, έτοιμη να προστατευτεί αν η κατάσταση κλιμακωνόταν.
02

showing or expressing the need to justify or protect oneself, especially in response to criticism

example
Παραδείγματα
She became defensive when asked about her performance.
His defensive tone suggested guilt more than confidence.
01

a state of mind or attitude marked by self-protection or sensitivity to criticism

example
Παραδείγματα
His constant defensive made open discussion difficult.
She dropped her defensive once she realized no one was attacking her.

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