Defy Meaning in English
word
/dɪˈfaɪ/
di-FY
/dɪfˈaɪ/
di-FY
释义
To refuse to obey, accept, or follow something such as rules, authority, or expectations; to openly resist or challenge.
用法与细微差别
'Defy' is somewhat formal and often deals with authority or expectations. Collocations: 'defy the odds', 'defy gravity', 'defy orders'. Typically carries a sense of bold resistance, sometimes with admiration. Not the same as just ignoring—often public and deliberate.
Spanish: desafiar - resistirPortuguese (BR): desafiar - resistirPortuguese (PT): desafiar - resistirChinese (Simplified): 违抗 - 藐视 (挑战权威)Chinese (Traditional): 違抗 - 藐視 (挑戰權威)Hindi: अवहेलना करना - विरोध करनाArabic: يتحدى - يعصيBengali: অবজ্ঞা করা - تحدি করাRussian: бросать вызов - противостоятьJapanese: 逆らう - 挑むVietnamese: thách thức - chống lạiKorean: 도전하다 - 반항하다Turkish: meydan okumak - karşı gelmekUrdu: چیلنج کرنا - مخالفت کرناIndonesian: menentang - membangkang
例句
She defied her parents by staying out late.
basic
The small boat defied the big waves and reached the shore safely.
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Some artists defy traditional styles.
basic
He likes to defy expectations and surprise everyone.
natural
Their courage seemed to defy logic given the danger.
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Sometimes you have to defy the rules to make a real change.
natural