defensive
01
防御的, 防卫的
designed or used in a way that provides a person or thing with protection against attack
例子
The soldiers erected defensive barriers to fortify their position against enemy advances.
士兵们建立了防御性障碍物，以加强他们的阵地，抵御敌人的进攻。
She took a defensive stance, ready to protect herself if the situation escalated.
她采取了防御姿态，准备在局势升级时保护自己。
02
showing or expressing the need to justify or protect oneself, especially in response to criticism
例子
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
例子
His constant defensive made open discussion difficult.
She dropped her defensive once she realized no one was attacking her.
词汇树
defensively
defensiveness
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defense
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