defensive

• 用于描述某人或某事物具有防御、保护性质，能抵御攻击或批评；也可指人处于戒备、辩解的状态。

Used to describe someone or something that protects against attack or criticism.

1. Protective or guardingB2formal

   Intended to protect someone or something from attack or criticism.

   防御性的

   • The army took a defensive position near the border.
   • She made a defensive remark to protect her reputation.
   • The company adopted a defensive strategy against competitors.

   同义词protectiveshieldedwarywatchful

   反义词aggressiveoffensive

2. Sensitive to criticismB2informal

   Behaving in a way that shows you feel criticized or threatened, often by reacting strongly.

   戒备的

   • He gets defensive whenever someone mentions his mistakes.
   • She became defensive when asked about her decision.
   • Try not to be so defensive; I'm just trying to help.

   同义词guardedinsecureoversensitivepricklythin-skinnedtouchy

   反义词confidentopenreceptivesecurethick-skinned

3. Sports: preventing scoringB1formalsport

   Relating to the part of a team that tries to prevent the opponent from scoring.

   防守的

   • The team's defensive line was strong today.
   • He plays a defensive position in basketball.
   • Their defensive strategy kept the other team from scoring.

   同义词defendingpreventiveprotective

   反义词offensive

• 名词，指防御、防守的行为、态势或策略，也指处于防守或辩护状态的一方。

A noun referring to a position, strategy, or attitude aimed at protecting, resisting, or guarding against attack or criticism.

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1. Defensive position or strategyB2formal

   A stance or strategy aimed at protecting oneself or one's team from attack or criticism.

   防守

   • The team played on the defensive for most of the match.
   • He immediately went on the defensive when questioned about his decision.
   • The company took a defensive approach to the market changes.

   同义词coverdefenseguardprotectionresistancesafeguardshield

   反义词attackoffensive