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defensive

оборонительный

intended to protect or defend

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defensive

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She gave a defensive answer to every question.

Она давала оборонительный ответ на каждый вопрос.

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The team took a defensive position near the goal.

Команда заняла оборонительную позицию возле ворот.

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What does defensive mean?

intended to protect or defend

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She gave a defensive answer to every question. Translation: Она давала оборонительный ответ на каждый вопрос.

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