defy

US /dɪˈfaɪ/
UK /dɪˈfaɪ/
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1.

反抗, 违抗

openly resist or refuse to obey

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A child who defies his parents.
一个反抗父母的孩子。
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The students defied the school rules.
学生们违抗了校规。
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2.

挑战, 使不可能

appear to be challenging (someone) to do something impossible

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The bridge seemed to defy gravity.
这座桥似乎在挑战地心引力。
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Her beauty defies description.
她的美丽难以形容。
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