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单词 on the defensive
释义

on the defensive

English

Prepositional phrase

on the defensive

  1. Prepared to defend or protect against criticism, attack or aggression.
  2. (sports) defending; playing a defensive game
    • 2017 November 14, Phil McNulty, “England 0-0 Brazil”, in BBC News:
      Brazil's greater quality and assurance in possession meant England spent much of the game on the defensive.

Antonyms

  • on the attack

See also

  • initiative
  • tempo
  • one step ahead

Further reading

  • on the defensive at OneLook Dictionary Search
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