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.
當他開始為每一個小細節爭辯時,他的防禦性顯而易見。
The act of shielding or protecting someone or something from harm.
The castle's high walls showed its defensiveness against invaders.
城堡的高牆顯示了它對入侵者的防禦能力。
A strategy in sports that focuses on preventing the opposing team from scoring.
The coach emphasized the importance of balancing defensiveness with offense.
教練強調了防守與進攻之間平衡的重要性。