Definition of defensively in English:

defensively

adverb dɪˈfɛnsɪvlidəˈfɛnsɪvli

1In a manner intended to defend or protect.
both countries say they acted defensively when they sent troops in
Example sentencesExamples
- The Romans had encountered heavily armoured bowmen in the armies of Sassanid Persia from the 2nd century onwards; but these were generally deployed defensively.
- Negative encounters with black bears usually are the result of bears reacting defensively rather than aggressively.
- The gatekeepers of information and judgment will instinctively and defensively protect their turf, rather than question their own legitimacy.
- The only real thing which can change this is to raise awareness of drivers, and to encourage bikers to protect themselves and ride defensively.
- 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.
- I still believe that violence can be used defensively without mutating into a predatory urge to control and ultimately destroy everything in its path.
- I tell her about the importance of safety, of driving defensively, of being a better driver than I am.
- This tradition of saving up to wage war, either aggressively or defensively, has continued on into the modern world of corporate warfare.
- The Indians knew that they could not take this war to England and had to fight defensively.
1. 1.1 In 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
  Example sentencesExamples
  If you play defensively for too long, you won't be able to block attacks, which keeps the action fast paced.
  I find it an honour to be able to be coached defensively from one of the best defenders to play the women's game.
  This only paved the way for point guard Burnett to shine in the second half, as the rest of the team seemed to be faltering defensively.
  Michelle has been rock-solid for us all season and she's really starting to improve defensively.
  Indeed, the Warriors had more lapses defensively and were frustrated offensively, as they have been throughout 2004.
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
Example sentencesExamples
- "Hey, we Wesleys are friendly people," I retorted defensively.
- When you explore gender issues, women respond immediately whereas men respond defensively unless they are very open.
- Then he says, a bit defensively, that network television will still have the most mass-market audience available to mass marketers.
- He added rather defensively: It would not be worth doing if it was going to cause enormous regional consternation.
- Paloma answered defensively, "You opened my mail without my permission!".
- "That's so not true" he countered defensively, looking as if he was genuinely hurt.
- These interviews result in politicians talking defensively about how great a place Ireland is to invest and how the closures have nothing to do with Irish competitiveness.
- She gave Asha a disapproving look; her daughter laughed nervously and backed away, hands raised defensively.
- Despite this, she reacts defensively when I ask if she ever took part in any direct action, describing herself as a veteran of many marches.
- Swallowing defensively, Mark said, " Don't look at me!".

Definition of defensively in US English:

defensively

adverbdəˈfɛnsɪvlidəˈfensivlē

1In a manner intended to defend or protect.
both countries say they acted defensively when they sent troops in
Example sentencesExamples
- The gatekeepers of information and judgment will instinctively and defensively protect their turf, rather than question their own legitimacy.
- This tradition of saving up to wage war, either aggressively or defensively, has continued on into the modern world of corporate warfare.
- Negative encounters with black bears usually are the result of bears reacting defensively rather than aggressively.
- I still believe that violence can be used defensively without mutating into a predatory urge to control and ultimately destroy everything in its path.
- I tell her about the importance of safety, of driving defensively, of being a better driver than I am.
- Surprised people tend to react emotionally and attacked people tend to react defensively, and you must fight down both urges.
- The file stated that he "did not appear to act defensively immediately prior to being shot".
- The Indians knew that they could not take this war to England and had to fight defensively.
- The Romans had encountered heavily armoured bowmen in the armies of Sassanid Persia from the 2nd century onwards; but these were generally deployed defensively.
- The only real thing which can change this is to raise awareness of drivers, and to encourage bikers to protect themselves and ride defensively.
1. 1.1 In a way that relates to the defending of a goal against the opposition in sports.
  the team is struggling defensively
  a complete player both offensively and defensively
  Example sentencesExamples
  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.
  Michelle has been rock-solid for us all season and she's really starting to improve defensively.
  This only paved the way for point guard Burnett to shine in the second half, as the rest of the team seemed to be faltering defensively.
  If you play defensively for too long, you won't be able to block attacks, which keeps the action fast paced.
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
Example sentencesExamples
- "Hey, we Wesleys are friendly people," I retorted defensively.
- "That's so not true" he countered defensively, looking as if he was genuinely hurt.
- He added rather defensively: It would not be worth doing if it was going to cause enormous regional consternation.
- Swallowing defensively, Mark said, " Don't look at me!".
- These interviews result in politicians talking defensively about how great a place Ireland is to invest and how the closures have nothing to do with Irish competitiveness.
- When you explore gender issues, women respond immediately whereas men respond defensively unless they are very open.
- Paloma answered defensively, "You opened my mail without my permission!".
- Despite this, she reacts defensively when I ask if she ever took part in any direct action, describing herself as a veteran of many marches.
- Then he says, a bit defensively, that network television will still have the most mass-market audience available to mass marketers.
- She gave Asha a disapproving look; her daughter laughed nervously and backed away, hands raised defensively.

单词	defensively
释义	Definition of defensively in English: defensively adverb dɪˈfɛnsɪvlidəˈfɛnsɪvli 1In a manner intended to defend or protect. both countries say they acted defensively when they sent troops in Example sentencesExamples The Romans had encountered heavily armoured bowmen in the armies of Sassanid Persia from the 2nd century onwards; but these were generally deployed defensively. Negative encounters with black bears usually are the result of bears reacting defensively rather than aggressively. The gatekeepers of information and judgment will instinctively and defensively protect their turf, rather than question their own legitimacy. The only real thing which can change this is to raise awareness of drivers, and to encourage bikers to protect themselves and ride defensively. 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. I still believe that violence can be used defensively without mutating into a predatory urge to control and ultimately destroy everything in its path. I tell her about the importance of safety, of driving defensively, of being a better driver than I am. This tradition of saving up to wage war, either aggressively or defensively, has continued on into the modern world of corporate warfare. The Indians knew that they could not take this war to England and had to fight defensively. 1.1 In 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 Example sentencesExamples If you play defensively for too long, you won't be able to block attacks, which keeps the action fast paced. I find it an honour to be able to be coached defensively from one of the best defenders to play the women's game. This only paved the way for point guard Burnett to shine in the second half, as the rest of the team seemed to be faltering defensively. Michelle has been rock-solid for us all season and she's really starting to improve defensively. Indeed, the Warriors had more lapses defensively and were frustrated offensively, as they have been throughout 2004. 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 Example sentencesExamples "Hey, we Wesleys are friendly people," I retorted defensively. When you explore gender issues, women respond immediately whereas men respond defensively unless they are very open. Then he says, a bit defensively, that network television will still have the most mass-market audience available to mass marketers. He added rather defensively: It would not be worth doing if it was going to cause enormous regional consternation. Paloma answered defensively, "You opened my mail without my permission!". "That's so not true" he countered defensively, looking as if he was genuinely hurt. These interviews result in politicians talking defensively about how great a place Ireland is to invest and how the closures have nothing to do with Irish competitiveness. She gave Asha a disapproving look; her daughter laughed nervously and backed away, hands raised defensively. Despite this, she reacts defensively when I ask if she ever took part in any direct action, describing herself as a veteran of many marches. Swallowing defensively, Mark said, " Don't look at me!". Definition of defensively in US English: defensively adverbdəˈfɛnsɪvlidəˈfensivlē 1In a manner intended to defend or protect. both countries say they acted defensively when they sent troops in Example sentencesExamples The gatekeepers of information and judgment will instinctively and defensively protect their turf, rather than question their own legitimacy. This tradition of saving up to wage war, either aggressively or defensively, has continued on into the modern world of corporate warfare. Negative encounters with black bears usually are the result of bears reacting defensively rather than aggressively. I still believe that violence can be used defensively without mutating into a predatory urge to control and ultimately destroy everything in its path. I tell her about the importance of safety, of driving defensively, of being a better driver than I am. Surprised people tend to react emotionally and attacked people tend to react defensively, and you must fight down both urges. The file stated that he "did not appear to act defensively immediately prior to being shot". The Indians knew that they could not take this war to England and had to fight defensively. The Romans had encountered heavily armoured bowmen in the armies of Sassanid Persia from the 2nd century onwards; but these were generally deployed defensively. The only real thing which can change this is to raise awareness of drivers, and to encourage bikers to protect themselves and ride defensively. 1.1 In a way that relates to the defending of a goal against the opposition in sports. the team is struggling defensively a complete player both offensively and defensively Example sentencesExamples 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. Michelle has been rock-solid for us all season and she's really starting to improve defensively. This only paved the way for point guard Burnett to shine in the second half, as the rest of the team seemed to be faltering defensively. If you play defensively for too long, you won't be able to block attacks, which keeps the action fast paced. 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 Example sentencesExamples "Hey, we Wesleys are friendly people," I retorted defensively. "That's so not true" he countered defensively, looking as if he was genuinely hurt. He added rather defensively: It would not be worth doing if it was going to cause enormous regional consternation. Swallowing defensively, Mark said, " Don't look at me!". These interviews result in politicians talking defensively about how great a place Ireland is to invest and how the closures have nothing to do with Irish competitiveness. When you explore gender issues, women respond immediately whereas men respond defensively unless they are very open. Paloma answered defensively, "You opened my mail without my permission!". Despite this, she reacts defensively when I ask if she ever took part in any direct action, describing herself as a veteran of many marches. Then he says, a bit defensively, that network television will still have the most mass-market audience available to mass marketers. She gave Asha a disapproving look; her daughter laughed nervously and backed away, hands raised defensively.
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