| 单词 | on/onto the defensive |
| 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 |
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