| 释义 |
● on /onto the deˈfensive acting 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 |