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!"
