defensive

US /dɪˈfen.sɪv/

UK /dɪˈfen.sɪv/

防禦性的, 防守的

used or intended to protect someone or something from attack

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The team played a strong defensive game.

球隊打了一場強勁的防守比賽。

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They built a defensive wall around the city.

他們在城市周圍建造了一道防禦牆。

防衛的, 戒備的

very anxious to protect what you believe is right and to make sure that no one criticizes you

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He became very defensive when I questioned his decision.

當我質疑他的決定時，他變得非常防衛。

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Don't be so defensive; I'm just trying to help.

別那麼防衛；我只是想幫忙。