词典释义：
释义
expecting or resisting criticism or attack
处于防御状态
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British forces were on the defensive .英国军队处于守势。
双语例句
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Their questions about the money put her on the defensive.
他们问到钱的问题时，她就警觉起来。
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The administration has been on the defensive about the war.
行政部门一直在为战争辩解。
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Moderates are on the defensive.
温和派正采取守势。
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But the Shabab is on the defensive.
但是，青年党正处在防御状态。
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The issue puts him on the defensive.
提出的问题在防守上他。
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Yeah, well, you know, it wasn't the home run we hoped for, but you did great, Jackie. She spent half the debate on the defensive.
虽然不是我们期望中的大获全胜，但你干得不错，杰姬。她一半时间都在防守辩护。
《House of Cards Season 3》《纸牌屋 第三季》