(being on the) defensive
しゅせい
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(being on the) defensive
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サッカーの試合で、相手チームは後半から守勢に徹した。
In the soccer match, the opposing team focused entirely on defense from the second half.
議論において、彼は常に守勢に立たされることを嫌った。
In discussions, he always disliked being put on the defensive.
守勢に回るだけでなく、時には攻勢に出ることも重要だ。
It's important not only to be on the defensive but also to go on the offensive sometimes.
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