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
- adjective Intended to protect against attack or criticism.
- adjective Reacting to criticism with unusual sensitivity or resistance.
fender — full definition
- noun The part of a car body that covers the area around a wheel.
- noun A cushioned bumper hung over the side of a boat to prevent damage when docking.
- noun A low metal guard placed in front of a fireplace to catch falling embers.