| 释义 |
●on/onto the deˈfensiveacting in a way that shows that you expect to be attacked or criticized; having to defend yourself 处于防御姿态；处于戒备状态；采取守势◆Their questions about the money put her on the defensive. 他们问到钱的问题时，她就警觉起来。◆Warnings of an enemy attack forced the troops onto the defensive. 敌军显示出进攻的迹象，部队不得不进入戒备状态。 See also defensive |