defy
英 [dɪ'faɪ]
美['difaɪ]
- vt. 藐视；公然反抗；挑衅；使落空
- n. 挑战；对抗
英英释意
- 1. resist or confront with resistance;
- "The politician defied public opinion"
- "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"
- "The bridge held"
- 2. elude, especially in a baffling way;
- "This behavior defies explanation"
- 3. challenge;
- "I dare you!"
双语例句
- 1. Her criteria defy analysis.
- 她的标准让人搞不明白。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. I wouldn't have dared to defy my teachers.
- 我可不敢不听老师的话。
来自《权威词典》
- 3. The towering pine and cypress trees defy frost and snow.
- 松柏参天傲霜雪.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 4. If you defy the law, you may find yourself in prison.
- 如果你不服从法律, 你就可能会坐牢.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 5. I defy anyone to disprove the defendant's statements.
- 我倒要看看有没有人能对被告的陈述进行反驳.
来自《简明英汉词典》