| 释义 |
defensively, adv.|dɪˈfɛnsɪvlɪ|
[-ly2.]
In a defensive manner; by way of defence.
1670Milton Hist. Eng. ii. Wks. (1851) 59 Camalodunum, where the Romans had seated themselves to dwell pleasantly, rather than defensively, was not fortifi'd. 1692Luttrell Brief Rel. (1857) II. 370 We shall, it's beleived, act only defensively. 1884Mrs. Oliphant in Blackw. Mag. Jan. 5/2 Lady Mary put up her hand defensively. |