Machismo is a defence mechanism.是什么意思？

Machismo is a defence mechanism.

男子气概是一种防卫的机制.

machismo

n. 男子气概；

例句
Hooky, naturally, has to prove his machismo by going on the scariest rides twice.
胡基自然要坐两次最恐怖的过山车来表现一下自己的男子汉气概了。

is

vt.& vi. 是（be的三单形式；n. 存在；

例句
Bollinger 'RD' is a rare, highly prized wine.
博林格RD香槟是一种名贵的备受推崇的葡萄酒。

defence

n. 辩护，防御，防御工事，后卫；

例句
There was a general acceptance that the defence budget would shrink.
人们普遍相信国防预算将会缩减。

mechanism

n. [生]机制，机能，[乐]机理，（机械）结构，机械装置[作用]，（故事的）结构，[艺]手法，技巧，途径，机械作用；

例句
She disengaged the film advance mechanism on the camera...
她松开了照相机上的送片装置。