defensive
🇺🇸
/dɪˈfensɪv/
🇬🇧
/dɪˈfensɪv/
adjective
C1
used for protection against attack
The soldiers formed a defensive line to protect the village.
兵士たちは村を守るために防御線を形成した。
C1
acting like you are being criticized when you are not
She became defensive when I asked about her mistake.
彼女のミスについて尋ねたとき、彼女は防御的になった。
C1
trying to stop the other team from scoring
The team's defensive strategy worked well in the game.
チームの守備戦略は試合でうまく機能した。
translation
防御的な, 警戒的な, 守備の