单词	defensively
释义	defensively /dɪˈfɛnsɪvli / adverb 1In a manner intended to defend or protect: both countries say they acted defensively when they sent troops in... Negative encounters with black bears usually are the result of bears reacting defensively rather than aggressively. The file stated that he "did not appear to act defensively immediately prior to being shot". Surprised people tend to react emotionally and attacked people tend to react defensively, and you must fight down both urges. 1.1In a way that relates to the defending of a goal or wicket against the opposition in sport: the team is struggling defensively a complete player both offensively and defensively... If you play defensively for too long, you won't be able to block attacks, which keeps the action fast paced. Indeed, the Warriors had more lapses defensively and were frustrated offensively, as they have been throughout 2004. I find it an honour to be able to be coached defensively from one of the best defenders to play the women's game. 2In a way intended to challenge or avoid criticism: he reacted defensively to attacks from fellow critics CEOs have responded defensively to the onslaught on their profession... Paloma answered defensively, "You opened my mail without my permission!". Swallowing defensively, Mark said, " Don't look at me!". She gave Asha a disapproving look; her daughter laughed nervously and backed away, hands raised defensively.
随便看	atenolol ater A-test at every turn ATF at fault at first at first blush at first glance at first hand at first instance at first sight (at) full blast at full cock service mark service member service module service pack service provider servicer service road service star service station service stripe service tree

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