be on the defensive

基本解释

If you believe in a cause, speak up for it; don't always be on the defensive .
如果你信仰一种事业的话，你就大胆为之辩护，不要总是处于守势。
Be on the defensive against Hunan with its comparatively strong ruling power, and take the offensive against Kiangsi with its comparatively weak ruling power.
对统治势力比较强大的湖南取守势，对统治势力比较薄弱的江西取攻势；
He will be able to stop the league most of the players in front of their own, he can be on the defensive end of the rulers so that the rocket in the defensive end on a more solid footing.
他可以将联盟中大部分球员阻挡在自己面前，他完全可以在防守端上成为统治者，从而让火箭在防守端上更为稳固。

"But still we will do our best." The four-star general also announced a unilateral cease-fire on election day, saying Afghan forces will only be on the defensive to prevent violence.
It's a bad habit to get into, because when you come back to it, it may haunt you later on down the road. So really get into that notion of trying to be defensive as you program.
来运行程序的时候,错误就会出现缠住你了,因此现在我们真的要培养,在程序中有防卫性设计的概念。
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