[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](观点、制度或行动)可辩护的,正当有理的,情有可原的 An opinion, system, or action that is defensible is one that people can argue is right or good.
Her reasons for acting are morally defensible.
她的举动从道义上来讲是合情合理的。
Oxford
de·fens·ible/dɪˈfensəbl; NAmEdɪˈfensəbl/adjective1able to be supported by reasons or arguments that show that it is right or should be allowed 可辩解的;合乎情理的;有正当理由的◆Is abortion morally defensible?堕胎从道德上讲合乎情理吗?OPP
indefensible
2(of a place 地方)able to be defended from an attack 可防御的;可守护的de·fens·ible/dɪˈfensəbl; NAmEdɪˈfensəbl/
LDC
defensiblede‧fen‧si‧ble /dɪˈfensəbəl/ adjective
Examples
Word family
1a defensible opinion, idea, or action seems reasonable, and you can easily support itOPP indefensible: a morally defensible prison system2a defensible building or area is easy to protect against attack—defensibly adverb
WDF
defensible
[dɪˈfensəbl]
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ADJ24048
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可辩护的(51%),可拥护的(33%),可防卫的(16%)
adj.可防御的;可辩护的;可拥护的
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