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防御 — meaning in English

fáng yù

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English meaning

  • defensive adjective Intended to protect against attack or criticism.
  • fender noun The part of a car body that covers the area around a wheel.
  • plea noun An urgent, heartfelt request.
  • vindication noun Proof or evidence that clears someone of blame or confirms that they were right.

Senses

防御 is used for these senses in English:

  • defensive A means, attitude or position of defense.
  • fender (US) a shield, usually of plastic or metal, on a bicycle that protects the rider from mud or water
  • plea An excuse; an apology.
  • prohibitive (grammar) A negative imperative.
  • thesis defense (academy) The final step in earning a doctorate: an oral examination in which the doctorand publicly defends his/her thesis to the examiners.
  • vindication The act of vindicating or the state of being vindicated.

defensive — full definition

  1. adjective Intended to protect against attack or criticism.
  2. adjective Reacting to criticism with unusual sensitivity or resistance.

fender — full definition

  1. noun The part of a car body that covers the area around a wheel.
  2. noun A cushioned bumper hung over the side of a boat to prevent damage when docking.
  3. noun A low metal guard placed in front of a fireplace to catch falling embers.

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