defy

di'fai

六级考研托福雅思GRE Collins 2

v. resist or confront with resistance
v. elude, especially in a baffling way
v. challenge

vt. 藐视, 挑衅, 使落空
n. 挑战

Collins 星级

5,975

BNC 频率

5,583

使用频率

defy 由前缀 de-（表示“否定”）和词根 fy（来源于拉丁语，表示“做”）构成，整体意思是“拒绝做某事”或“反抗”。

例句

1. She decided to defy the rules and wear her favorite dress to the party.

她决定违抗规则，穿上她最喜欢的裙子去参加聚会。

2. The athlete's determination to defy the odds inspired many people.

这位运动员对抗困难的决心激励了许多人。

3. He chose to defy his parents' wishes and pursue a career in art.

他选择违背父母的愿望，追求艺术事业。