defiant
UK/di'faiәnt/US
TOEFLB2
Definitions
adj.
Boldly refusing to obey or back down; openly resistant
公然反抗的，挑衅的，不屈服的
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddefydown, away, reversal
+
-antfaith, trust, confidence
=defiant
defy + -ant (adj.) = in the state of defying. A defiant person openly resists authority and refuses to give in — the look, the stance, the tone all signal 'you can't make me.'
Common Collocations
- 1.defiant attitude反抗的态度
- 2.defiant look挑衅的眼神
- 3.defiant stance对抗的立场
- 4.remain defiant保持不屈
Example Sentences
- 1.
The child folded her arms with a defiant glare.
- 2.
Despite the threats, the workers remained defiant.
- 3.
He gave a defiant speech refusing to resign.