defensive
🇺🇸
/dɪˈfensɪv/
🇬🇧
/dɪˈfensɪv/
adjective
C1
used for protection against attack
The soldiers formed a defensive line to protect the village.
士兵们组成了一条防御线来保护村庄。
C1
acting like you are being criticized when you are not
She became defensive when I asked about her mistake.
当我询问她的错误时，她变得戒备起来。
C1
trying to stop the other team from scoring
The team's defensive strategy worked well in the game.
球队的防守策略在比赛中效果很好。
translation
防御的, 戒备的, 防守的