Finally , the takeover is also a defensive move .

最后一点，其实此次收购是一种战略性防御。

In the past , defensive manoeuvres often went unpunished .

在过去，这种防御性的行为经常不受任何惩罚。

Perhaps this is because her explanation feels slightly defensive .

也许这是因为她的解释让人觉得有些采取守势。

But his face was tense , defensive .

但他的脸色很紧张，急于为自己辩护。

But now the company is on the defensive .

现在，该公司却处于防守状态。