defensively

防卫性地说

to speak in a manner intended to protect oneself from criticism

以保护自己免受批评的方式说话

防卫性地反应

to respond to a situation or statement in a way that shows you feel you are being criticized

以一种表明你感到被批评的方式对情况或声明做出反应

防卫性地回复

to answer a question or accusation in a guarded or protective manner

以警惕或保护性的方式回答问题或指控

防卫性地反驳

to answer an accusation or remark sharply and defensively

以一种表明你感觉受到批评的方式回答

防卫性地挣扎

to fight or make a strenuous effort to resist an attack or constraint

为抵抗攻击或约束而战斗或努力