defense mechanism
US /dɪˈfens ˌmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/
UK /dɪˈfens ˌmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/
1.
防禦機制
an unconscious means of protecting oneself from anxiety, guilt, or other unacceptable feelings or thoughts
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Humor can be a powerful defense mechanism against stress.
幽默可以成為對抗壓力的強大防禦機制。
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He developed a cynical attitude as a defense mechanism.
他形成了一種玩世不恭的態度，作為一種防禦機制。
2.
防禦機制
a physical or behavioral feature of an animal that helps it to protect itself from predators
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The chameleon's camouflage is a remarkable defense mechanism.
變色龍的偽裝是一種非凡的防禦機制。
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The skunk's spray is an effective defense mechanism against threats.
臭鼬的噴霧是一種有效的對抗威脅的防禦機制。