n. intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
n. a hostile challenge
n. a defiant act
n. 蔑视, 挑战
[法] 挑战, 藐视, 违抗
1. She showed her defiance by refusing to follow the rules.
她通过拒绝遵守规则来表现出她的反抗。
2. The students protested in defiance of the school's decision.
学生们抗议以反抗学校的决定。
3. His defiance inspired others to stand up for their rights.
他的反抗激励了其他人站出来维护自己的权利。