defensive /di'fensiv/
Meaning
English definition
- (n.) an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')
- (adj.) intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
- (adj.) attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
Chinese translation
- a. 防卫的, 防备用的, 自卫的
- n. 守势, 防卫姿势, 防卫物
Word details
- Part of speech
- adjective
- Pronunciation
- /di'fensiv/
- Syllables
- 3
- Exam levels
- TOEFL
- Frequency
- Zipf 4.38 · Rare
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defense · defence · defend · defendant
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