defensive
01
防御的な, 防衛の
designed or used in a way that provides a person or thing with protection against attack
例
The soldiers erected defensive barriers to fortify their position against enemy advances.
兵士たちは敵の進軍に対して自らの陣地を強化するために防御的な障壁を築いた。
She took a defensive stance, ready to protect herself if the situation escalated.
彼女は防御的な姿勢を取り、状況が悪化した場合に自分自身を守る準備ができていました。
02
showing or expressing the need to justify or protect oneself, especially in response to criticism
例
She became defensive when asked about her performance.
His defensive tone suggested guilt more than confidence.
Defensive
01
a state of mind or attitude marked by self-protection or sensitivity to criticism
例
His constant defensive made open discussion difficult.
She dropped her defensive once she realized no one was attacking her.
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