defensiveness
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/dɪˈfensɪvnəs/
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/dɪˈfensɪvnəs/
A feeling of being on guard because you think others are judging you.
His defensiveness was evident when he started arguing about every little detail.
当他开始为每一个小细节争辩时,他的防御性显而易见。
The act of shielding or protecting someone or something from harm.
The castle's high walls showed its defensiveness against invaders.
城堡的高墙显示了它对入侵者的防御能力。
A strategy in sports that focuses on preventing the opposing team from scoring.
The coach emphasized the importance of balancing defensiveness with offense.
教练强调了防守和进攻之间平衡的重要性。