defensively
防御的に
解説 Definition
防御的な態度や方法で、自分自身を守るために行動する様子。攻撃的ではなく、守りの姿勢を示す。
Defensively means in a way that protects against attack or harm. It can also mean reacting too quickly because you feel criticized. It is used both in physical situations, such as sports, and in conversations or behavior.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
defensively は defensive の副詞で、まず defend / defense を思い出すとつながりやすい語。offensively「攻撃的に」と対で覚えると整理しやすく、会話では「批判されて守りに入っている感じ」、スポーツでは「失点しないよう慎重に守る感じ」で出やすい。answer defensively なら言い返して身を守るように、play defensively なら攻め急がず守備重視で、どちらも“前へ出る”より“自分を守る”方向だと押さえる。
Build it from `defend` and `defensive`, then add `-ly`. `Defensively` means in a self-protecting way, not a forward or attacking way. It is easy to remember next to `offensively`: one protects, the other attacks.
例文
He responded defensively to the criticism.
彼は批判に対して防御的に応答した。
The team played defensively in the second half.
チームは後半、防御的にプレーした。
She spoke defensively about her decision.
彼女は自分の決定について防御的に話した。
defensively の類義語・関連語
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defensively の語源・成り立ち Etymology
defensivelyはdefensive＋-ly。defensiveはラテン語defendere「打ち返して防ぐ」に由来し、-iveで形容詞化、-lyで副詞化。defend, defenseと同根で、「守りの姿勢で」が「防御的に」の感覚です。
Defensively is formed from defensive plus the adverb ending -ly. Defensive comes from Latin defendere, meaning "to ward off" or "protect," and is related to defend and defense. The word first described a protecting or guarding attitude, and defensively developed from that to mean acting in a way focused on protection or self-protection.
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