| 词汇 | on/onto the defensive |
| 释义 | Idiom Their questions about the money put her on the defensive. 他们问到钱的问题时，她就警觉起来。 Warnings of an enemy attack forced the troops onto the defensive. 敌军显示出进攻的迹象，部队不得不进入戒备状态。 |
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