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

单词	on the defensive
释义	on the defensive phrase If someone is on the defensive, they are trying to protect themselves or their interests because they feel unsure or threatened. Accusations are likely to put the other person on the defensive. He smiled, not wanting to put the man on the defensive. See full dictionary entry for defensive
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