defensive

UK
/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/
US
/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/

Traduzioni

defensiveadjective
more defensive
Comp.
most defensive
Super.
UK
/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/
US
/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/
The team took a defensive stance during the game.
Команда заняла оборонительную позицию во время игры.
He wore a defensive suit to protect himself from the chemicals.
Он надел защитный костюм, чтобы защититься от химикатов.
defensivenoun
Chiefly used in the fixed expression “on the defensive”; normally uncountable and rarely pluralised.
The team's defensive strategy was focused on protection.
Защита команды была сосредоточена на обороне.
The city prepared its defensive measures against the attack.
Город подготовил свою оборону против нападения.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
оборонительная позиция
оборонительная тактика

Definizioni

defensiveadjective
Used or intended to defend or protect.
The team took a defensive stance to protect their lead in the game.
Very anxious to challenge or avoid criticism.
She became defensive when asked about her recent performance at work.
defensivenoun
The state or posture of defending rather than attacking, frequently occurring in the fixed phrase “on the defensive”.
After conceding an early goal, the team spent the rest of the match on the defensive.