Don't be on the defensive, say sorry and take action.

不要为自己辩护，向客人道歉并采取行动。

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If you believe in a cause, speak up for it; don't always be on the defensive.

如果你信仰一种事业的话，你就大胆为之辩护，不要总是处于守势。

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Be on the defensive against Hunan with its comparatively strong ruling power, and take the offensive against Kiangsi with its comparatively weak ruling power.

对统治势力比较强大的湖南取 守势，对统治势力比较薄弱的江西取攻势；

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"But still we will do our best." The four-star general also announced a unilateral cease-fire on election day, saying Afghan forces will only be on the defensive to prevent violence.

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It's a bad habit to get into, because when you come back to it, it may haunt you later on down the road. So really get into that notion of trying to be defensive as you program.

来运行程序的时候,错误就会出现缠住你了,因此现在我们真的要培养,在程序中有防卫性设计的概念。

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Labour no longer needed to be on the defensive over how much it might raise tax.

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"We were trying to be solid on the defensive end, " Durant said.

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But the Tennessee teen never let it be his kryptonite, eventually going on to play on the defensive line for Morristown West High School's beloved Trojans football team, friend Lyric McCaroll said.

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