defensive
adj
1 used for or intended for defending 防御用的; 防御性的
defensive warfare, measures 防御戰、 防御措施
a defensive weapon system to destroy missiles approaching the country摧毀射向該國的導彈的防御武器系統.
2 ~ (about sb/sth) showing anxiety to avoid criticism or attack; hiding faults 防備批評或攻擊的; 隱藏缺點的
When asked to explain her behaviour, she gave a very defensive answer. 有人問她為什麼要這樣做, 她則極力為自己辯解.
She's very defensive about her part in the affair. 她極力掩蓋她在此事中充當的角色. Cf 參看 offensive 3. defensive, n (idm 習語) on the defensive expecting to be attacked or criticized 進行防御; 采取守勢
The team was thrown on(to) the defensive as their opponents rallied. 該隊在對手重整旗鼓後, 被迫采取守勢.
Talk about boy-friends always puts her on the defensive. 一談到男朋友, 她總是戒心十足.