defensiveness
noun /dɪˈfensɪvnəs/
/dɪˈfensɪvnəs/
[uncountable]- the fact of showing that you feel people are criticizing you
戒备的;怀有戒心的;自卫的 - There was a hint of defensiveness in his voice.
他的声音中有一丝防备。
- There was a hint of defensiveness in his voice.
- the quality or action of trying to protect somebody/something against attack
防御性: 试图保护某人/某物免受攻击的质量或行为- Defensiveness is a strong characteristic of honeybees.
防御性是蜜蜂的一个强烈特征。
- Defensiveness is a strong characteristic of honeybees.
- (sport
) a way of playing that tries to prevent the other team or player from scoring points or goals体育 防守的 - This rule is intended to balance defensiveness and aggressiveness.
这条规则旨在平衡防御性和攻击性。
- This rule is intended to balance defensiveness and aggressiveness.