Como Pronunciar "on the defensive"
expression
ON THUH di-FEN-siv
ON thuh di-FEN-siv
Definição
If you are on the defensive, you are protecting yourself from criticism, attack, or blame, rather than attacking or criticizing others.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /dɪˈfɛnsɪv
Inglês Britânico
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /dɪfˈɛnsɪv
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
ON THUH di-FEN-siv
UK
ON thuh di-FEN-siv
Ouça em Contexto
After the question, he was on the defensive.
The team played on the defensive all night.
She gets on the defensive when criticized.
Why are you suddenly on the defensive? I'm just asking a question.