defiance

[US]/dɪˈfaɪəns/
[UK]/dɪˈfaɪəns/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. 蔑视;挑战;反抗
adj. 无视的
Word Forms
复数defiances

Phrases & Collocations

act of defiance

蔑视的行为

open defiance

公然蔑视

defiance of rules

违背规则

defiance of expectations

违抗期望

spirit of defiance

蔑视精神

bold defiance

大胆的蔑视

in defiance of

不顾,无视

Example Sentences

the demonstration was held in defiance of official warnings.

不顾官方警告而举行游行。

They glared defiance at me.

他们以轻蔑的眼光瞪着我。

went on strike in defiance of union policy.

不顾工会政策举行罢工

She acted in defiance of my orders.

她违抗我的命令。

He climbed the ladder in defiance of the warning.

他无视警告爬上了那架梯子。

he glared defiance at the pistols pointing down at him.

他蔑视地瞪着那支对准他的枪。

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