英语词汇“defiance”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

de·fi·ance

(dĭ-fīəns)

1. Bold resistance against an opposing force or authority: engaged in acts of defiance against the regime.

2. Contemptuous disrespect for the authority of another: detected a tone of defiance in the letter.

3. Archaic A challenge, as to combat or a duel: "Violent was Mr. Weller's indignation as he was borne along; numerous were the allusions to the personal appearance and demeanour of Mr. Grummer and his companion; and valorous were the defiances to any six of the gentlemen present, in which he vented his dissatisfaction" (Charles Dickens).

Idiom:

in defiance of

In spite of; contrary to: went on strike in defiance of union policy.

[Middle English defiaunce, from Old French desfiance, from desfier, to defy; see DEFY.]

单词	defiance
释义	de·fi·ance (dĭ-fīəns) n. 1. Bold resistance against an opposing force or authority: engaged in acts of defiance against the regime. 2. Contemptuous disrespect for the authority of another: detected a tone of defiance in the letter. 3. Archaic A challenge, as to combat or a duel: "Violent was Mr. Weller's indignation as he was borne along; numerous were the allusions to the personal appearance and demeanour of Mr. Grummer and his companion; and valorous were the defiances to any six of the gentlemen present, in which he vented his dissatisfaction" (Charles Dickens). *Idiom:* *in defiance of* In spite of; contrary to: went on strike in defiance of union policy. [Middle English defiaunce, from Old French desfiance, from desfier, to defy; see DEFY.]
随便看	default defaulter defeasance defeasibility defeasible defeat defeater defeatism defeatist defecate defecation defecator defect defection defective defectively defectiveness defector defeminization defeminize defence defend defendable defendant defender