defensible

形容词

1. 1

   站得住脚的、说得过去的、有理的

   His decision was unpopular but entirely defensible under the circumstances.

   他的决定虽然不受欢迎，但在当时的情况下完全站得住脚。

2. 2

   可防守的、易于防御的军事

   The troops retreated to a more defensible position on the hill.

   部队撤退到山丘上一处更易于防守的阵地。

3. 3

   可辩护的、可答辩的法律

   The lawyer argued that the case was still defensible in court.

   律师主张这个案子在法庭上仍然可以辩护。