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defensive

英/dɪfˈɛnsɪv/
美/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/
01adj.

防卫的, 防备用的, 自卫的

intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack

02n.

守势, 防卫姿势, 防卫物

an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')

03adj.

被动