"defensive" 怎么发音

word

di-FEN-siv

释义

Being protective against possible attack or criticism, or related to defense. It can describe physical protection, like a defensive wall, or a person's attitude when they feel criticized.

IPA 音标

美式英语

/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/

英式英语

/dɪfˈɛnsɪv/

简化发音

美式

di-FEN-siv

英式

di-FEN-siv

语境中听

The team's defensive players stopped the goal.

He gave a defensive answer to the question.

She built a defensive wall around her garden.

You don't have to be so defensive—I'm just trying to help.