defied adj. 受蔑视的;遭违抗的
v. 违抗(defy的过去式)
- He always defied his superiors .
他总是违抗上级。 - The bad weather defied his plan to enjoy sunshine.
糟糕的天气使他享受阳光的计划落了空。 - Adding to the global woes: China defied expectations by failing to boost its economic stimulus program.
增加(到)全球困境:中国由于未能推进它的经济刺激计划辜负了期望.
defy \de*fy"\ (d[-e]*f[imac]"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Defied}
(d[-e]*f[imac]d"); p. pr. & vb. n. {Defying}.] [F. d['e]fier,
OF. deffier, desfier, LL. disfidare to disown faith or
fidelity, to dissolve the bond of allegiance, as between the
vassal and his lord; hence, to challenge, defy; fr. L. dis- +
fides faith. See {Faith}, and cf. {Diffident}, {Affiance}.]
1. To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or
obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce. [Obs.]
I defy the surety and the bond. --Chaucer.
For thee I have defied my constant mistress. --Beau.
& Fl.
2. To provoke to combat or strife; to call out to combat; to
challenge; to dare; to brave; to set at defiance; to treat
with contempt; as, to defy an enemy; to defy the power of
a magistrate; to defy the arguments of an opponent; to
defy public opinion.
I once again
Defy thee to the trial of mortal fight. --Milton.
I defy the enemies of our constitution to show the
contrary. --Burke.