to defy
01
trotsa, utmana
to refuse to respect a person of authority or to observe a law, rule, etc.
Transitive: to defy a law or authority
Exempel
Some activists defy social norms to challenge and reshape cultural expectations.
Vissa aktivister trotsar sociala normer för att utmana och omforma kulturella förväntningar.
02
utmana, göra omöjligt
to make something extremely difficult or nearly impossible to achieve, understand, or accomplish
Transitive: to defy sth
Exempel
The delicate balance of the ecosystem defies any simple explanation.
Det känsliga ekosystemets balans trotsar enkel förklaring.
03
utmana, trotsa
to dare someone to do or prove something
Ditransitive: to defy sb to do sth
Exempel
The team defied their rivals to beat their unbeaten record.
Laget utmanade sina rivaler för att slå deras obesegrade rekord.
Lexikalt Träd
defiance
defiant
defy
