defensive

UK
/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/
US
/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/

Переводы

defensiveприлагательное
more defensive
Срав.
most defensive
Превосх.
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.
Дополнительные переводы
defensiveсуществительное
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.
Дополнительные переводы
оборонительная позиция
оборонительная тактика

Определения

defensiveприлагательное
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.
defensiveсуществительное
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.