We become defensive when criticized, and apply negative stereotypes to others to boost our own esteem.

当受到批评时，我们会进行自我保护，并通过对他人施加负面的刻板印象来提升自己的自尊心。

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As full-backs in football proper have exploited the space they have been afforded and become more attacking, so wide forwards have become more defensive to close them down.

足球中的边后卫得益于其充裕的空间，攻击力渐长，所以边锋变得更加工于防守，以对边后卫构成逼抢。

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We become defensive and resistant God's love, his Word, and his voice.

我们被动自守，阻挡上帝的爱，他的话语和他的声音。

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