defiance
[dɪ'faɪ.ənts] noun uncountable
■when you refuse to obey someone or something 对抗；对立；违抗•The demonstration is a pointless act/gesture of defiance against the government.透过示威来对抗政府是一种毫无意义的行为／姿态。 •In defiance of the ceasefire, rebel troops are again firing on the capital.叛军违反停火协定再次向首都开火。 |