defensive
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/dɪˈfensɪv/
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/dɪˈfensɪv/
adjective
C1
used for protection against attack
The soldiers formed a defensive line to protect the village.
士兵們組成了一條防禦線來保護村莊。
C1
acting like you are being criticized when you are not
She became defensive when I asked about her mistake.
當我詢問她的錯誤時，她變得戒備起來。
C1
trying to stop the other team from scoring
The team's defensive strategy worked well in the game.
球隊的防守策略在比賽中效果很好。
translation
防禦的, 戒備的, 防守的