defensible

adj.

能防御的，能辩护的；

1. His line of conduct was defensible as it was the only practical one.
   这是他唯一可以的防御行动。
2. It was scientifically valid and defensible.
   它在科学上是有效且可靠的。
3. His behavior was perfectly defensible.
   他的行为是完全可以辩解的。
4. His action was not really defensible, although he tried very hard.
   虽然他努力为自己的行为辩护,但其行为没有什么防御能力。

Creating Defensible Space
Creating a `defensible space.'
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