defiant

英 [dɪ'faɪənt] 美 [dɪ'faɪənt]
  • adj. 挑衅的;目中无人的,蔑视的;挑战的
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defiant (adj.)
1837, from French défiant, present participle of défier (see defy). Related: Defiantly.
1. The players are in defiant mood as they prepare for tomorrow'sgame.
球员在备战明天的比赛时带着蔑视对手的情绪。

来自柯林斯例句

2. Roosevelt was defiant in the face of the bad news.
对这个坏消息,罗斯福毫不理会。

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3. They hurled defiant taunts at the riot police, who responded in kind.
他们向防暴警察挑衅大骂,防暴警察同样回骂他们。

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4. Despite the risk of suspension, he remained defiant.
尽管可能会被停职,他仍然桀骜不驯。

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5. The terrorists sent a defiant message to the government.
恐怖主义者向政府发出了挑战书。

来自《权威词典》