defensive

sulla difensiva

Che si giustifica subito o sostiene di avere ragione perché si sente criticato.

In inglese semplice: Quick to explain or argue that you are right because you feel criticized.

• Do not get defensive.
• She sounded defensive when I questioned her decision.
• Why are you so defensive about your work?

Come si usa: defensive about something (He gets defensive about his cooking.)

Sinonimi: self-justifying

Espressioni comuni: get defensive, defensive about something, a defensive attitude

difensivo

Progettato o usato per proteggere qualcuno o qualcosa da un attacco.

In inglese semplice: Designed or used to protect someone or something from attack.

• The troops took defensive positions.
• They built defensive walls around the town.
• The country says these weapons serve a defensive purpose.

Sinonimi: protective

Contrari: offensive

Espressioni comuni: defensive position, defensive weapons, defensive strategy, defensive wound

difensivo

Che cerca di impedire alla squadra avversaria di segnare punti o gol.

In inglese semplice: Trying to stop the other team from scoring in a sport.

• She is a good defensive player.
• Our team needs stronger defensive skills.
• His defensive tackle prevented another goal.

Contrari: offensive, attacking

Espressioni comuni: defensive player, defensive skills, defensive play

difensivo, prudente

Fatto con prudenza per evitare pericoli, perdite o altri rischi.

In inglese semplice: Done carefully to avoid danger, loss, or other risks.

• She teaches defensive driving.
• They adopted a defensive investment strategy.
• A defensive approach helped the company avoid heavy losses.

Sinonimi: cautious, careful

Contrari: reckless

Espressioni comuni: defensive driving, defensive investment, defensive strategy