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defy

释义

Verb: defy di'fI

Resist or confront with resistance
"The politician defied public opinion"
- withstand, hold, hold up
Elude, especially in a baffling way
"This behaviour defies explanation"
- resist, refuse
Challenge
- dare

Derived forms: defying, defied, defies

See also: defiance, defiant

Type of: challenge, elude, escape, hold out, resist, stand firm, withstand

Antonym: lend oneself

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