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defensive di'fensiv

TOEFL 柯林斯2⭐

释义

a. 防卫的, 防备用的, 自卫的
n. 守势, 防卫姿势, 防卫物

英文释义

n. an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')
a. intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
s. attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing

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