defensive
de
di
fen
ˈfɛn
fen
sive
sɪv
siv
British pronunciation
/dɪfˈɛnsɪv/

Definicja i znaczenie słowa „defensive” po angielsku

defensive
01

defensywny, obronny

designed or used in a way that provides a person or thing with protection against attack
example
Przykłady
The soldiers erected defensive barriers to fortify their position against enemy advances.
Żołnierze wznieśli obronne bariery, aby umocnić swoją pozycję przed atakami wroga.
She took a defensive stance, ready to protect herself if the situation escalated.
Przyjęła obronną postawę, gotowa chronić się, gdyby sytuacja się zaostrzyła.
02

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

example
Przykłady
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

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