"his defensiveness was manifested in hurt silence"
"the fear of being sued for malpractice has magnified physicians' defensiveness"
defensiveadj.防卫的;防御的;辩护的n.防卫姿势;防卫物
defensive missiles防御性导弹
defensive reaction防卫反应防卫反应
defensive ferments[医] 防御[性]酶
defensive medicine防御式医疗
defensive football防守型足球战术