defy
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/dɪˈfaɪ/
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/dɪˈfaɪ/
to refuse to obey someone in charge or a rule
The protesters defy the new law by gathering in public.
抗议者通过在公共场合集会来违抗新法律。
to be too hard to believe or explain
The magic trick was so amazing it seemed to defy logic.
这个魔术太神奇了,似乎违背了逻辑。
to survive or succeed against what is expected
The small team managed to defy the experts and win the game.
这个小团队成功逆专家预期赢得了比赛。