defied

defied

形容词 1. 违抗的，藐视的 2. 挑战的，难以理解的 名词 1. 藐视，挑战

词语辨析

defy vs challenge 这两个词都可以表示“挑战”，但defy强调违抗或藐视，而challenge则更侧重于对抗或接受挑战。

词汇扩充

1. defy authority 违抗权威 2. defy convention 违反常规 3. defy explanation 难以解释

近义词

resist, oppose, disobey, disregard, confront

反义词

obey, comply with, conform to, submit to

柯林斯词典

defy (dɪˈfaɪ) 1. If you defy someone or something that is trying to make you behave in a particular way, you refuse to obey them and behave in that way. 2. If something defies description, explanation, or belief, it is so unusual or amazing that it is impossible to describe, explain, or believe.

牛津词典

defy (/dɪˈfʌɪ/) 1. Openly resist or refuse to obey. 2. Appear to be challenging (someone) to do or prove something.

用法

defy可以用作及物动词或不及物动词。 例句： 1. He defied the orders and refused to leave the building. 他违抗命令，拒绝离开建筑物。 2. The mountain's majestic beauty defies description. 这座山的壮丽美景难以形容。 3. The brave protesters defied the government's ban on public gatherings. 勇敢的抗议者无视政府对公众集会的禁令。 4. The artist's unique style defies categorization. 这位艺术家独特的风格不容归类。 5. The young girl defied all expectations and became a successful entrepreneur. 这个年轻女孩不顾一切，成为了一名成功的企业家。 6. The team's victory defied all odds. 这支球队的胜利违背了所有的可能性。 7. The magician's tricks defied explanation. 魔术师的把戏无法解释。 8. She defied her parents and pursued her passion for music. 她藐视父母的意愿，追求她对音乐的热爱。 9. The athlete defied gravity with his incredible jump. 运动员以令人难以置信的跳跃挑战了重力。 10. The criminal defied capture for months, evading the police at every turn. 这名罪犯数月来一直逍遥法外，每次都能逃脱警方的追捕。 11. The young activist defied the authorities and spoke out against injustice. 这位年轻的活动家不顾当局的命令，公开谴责不公正。 12. The intricate puzzle defied all efforts to solve it. 这个复杂的谜题无法通过任何努力解决。 13. The magician's performance defied belief, leaving the audience in awe. 魔术师的表演令人难以置信，让观众惊叹不已。 14. The artist's abstract paintings often defy interpretation. 这位艺术家的抽象画常常让人难以解读。 15. The rebellious teenager defied her teachers and skipped class. 这个叛逆的少年不顾老师的要求，逃课了。 16. The defendant defied the court's orders and fled the country. 被告违抗法庭的命令，逃离了国家。 17. The disease has defied medical treatment, leaving doctors puzzled. 这种疾病无法通过医疗治疗，让医生感到困惑。 18. The marathon runner defied exhaustion and crossed the finish line. 马拉松跑者超越了疲惫，冲过终点线。 19. The child defied his parents' rules and stayed out past curfew. 这个孩子违抗父母的规定，超过了宵禁时间。 20. The endangered species defies extinction through conservation efforts. 这种濒危物种通过保护努力挑战灭绝。