put on the defensive

  1. 迫使采取守势

网络词典

put on the defensive

英 ˈpʊt ʌn ðə ˈdɪfən 美 ˈpʊt ʌn ðə ˈdɪfən
短语动词 中文翻译:采取防御措施同义词
同义词: ['take up arms', "stand to one's defense"]

例句:

  1. 1. The company is putting on the defensive as a result of the lawsuit.
    由于诉讼,公司正采取防御措施。
  2. 2. She put on the defensive when he asked her about her relationship with her ex-boyfriend.
    他问起她与前男友的关系时,她采取了防御态度。
  3. 3. The team was put on the defensive when they were accused of corruption.
    当被指控腐败时,该团队采取了防御态度。