defy
de
di
fy
ˈfaɪ
fai
British pronunciation
/dɪˈfaɪ/

英語での「defy」の定義と意味

to defy
01

反抗する, 挑戦する

to refuse to respect a person of authority or to observe a law, rule, etc.
Transitive: to defy a law or authority
to defy definition and meaning
example
The rebellious teenager decided to defy the instructions given by their parents.
反抗的な十代の若者は、両親から与えられた指示に逆らうことに決めた。
02

挑戦する, 不可能にする

to make something extremely difficult or nearly impossible to achieve, understand, or accomplish
Transitive: to defy sth
example
The sheer size of the mountain defies any attempt to climb it without proper equipment.
山の途方もない大きさは、適切な装備なしで登る試みを無謀にする
03

挑戦する, 挑む

to dare someone to do or prove something
Ditransitive: to defy sb to do sth
example
She defied her opponents to beat her, confident in her skills.
彼女は自分のスキルに自信を持って、相手に自分を打ち負かすよう挑んだ
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