de
fen
sive
形容词比较级
more defensive
形容词最高级
most defensive
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防御的, 防卫的
designed or used in a way that provides a person or thing with protection against attack
- 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。
- The defensive strategy focused on preventing the opponent from scoring any goals.
防御性策略的重点是阻止对手得分。
- The castle was equipped with defensive mechanisms such as drawbridges and thick stone walls.
城堡配备了防御机制,如吊桥和厚厚的石墙。
- He wore a helmet and armor as part of his defensive gear during the jousting tournament.
在长枪比武锦标赛期间,他戴着头盔和盔甲作为其防御装备的一部分。
反义词:
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showing or expressing the need to justify or protect oneself, especially in response to criticism
- She became defensive when asked about her performance.
- His defensive tone suggested guilt more than confidence.
- There's no need to get defensive—I was only asking a question.
- He grew defensive the moment his plan was challenged.
- Her defensive reaction revealed how sensitive the topic was.