defensively

副词

1. 1

   防卫性地、戒备地、辩解似地

   He answered defensively when I asked about the missing money.

   我问起那笔不见的钱时，他带著防卫心回答。

2. 2

   防守地、守势地体育

   The team played defensively for the entire second half.

   这支队伍整个下半场都采取守势。

3. 3

   防御地、戒备地

   Learning to drive defensively can prevent most accidents.

   学会防御性驾驶可以避免大多数事故。