defiance

defiance [diˈfaiəns] n.

1. ■ 挑衅, 挑战

2. ■ 违抗; 轻视

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习惯用语

be at open defiance with

1. ■ 公然反抗

bid defiance to (=set at defiance)

1. ■ 对抗; 蔑视, 无视

in defiance of

1. ■ 无视, 不服从, 不顾