defence
- IPA[dɪˈfɛns]
英式
- the action of defending from or resisting attack；an instance of defending a title or seat in a contest or election
noun: defence, plural noun: defences
- 釋義
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名詞
- 1. the action of defending from or resisting attack methods of defence against this kind of attack she came to the defence of the eccentric professor 同義詞
- ▪ an instance of defending a title or seat in a contest or election his first title defence against Jones
- ▪ military measures or resources for protecting a country the minister of defence defence policy 同義詞
- ▪ a means of protecting something from attack wire netting is the best defence against rabbits
- ▪ fortifications or barriers against attack coastal defences 同義詞
- 2. the case presented by or on behalf of the party accused of a crime or being sued in a civil lawsuit the farmer's defence was that he intended only to wound the thief 同義詞
- ▪ the counsel for the defendant in a lawsuit the defence requested more time to prepare their case
- 3. (in sport) the action or role of defending one's goal or wicket against the opposition Wolves were pressed back into defence
- ▪ the players in a team who defend the goal despite heavy pressure the defence was coping well Ford returns to United's defence
- the action of defending from or resisting attack: she came to the defense of the eccentric professor he spoke in defense of a disciplined approach
Oxford American Dictionary
- an automatic reaction of the body against disease-causing organisms.
Oxford Dictionary
- a defence in which Black responds to White's advance of the queen's pawn by moving the ... King's Indian defence Queen's Indian defence
Oxford Dictionary
- the defence of one's person or interests, especially through the use of physical force, ... he claimed self-defence in the attempted murder charge self-defence classes
Oxford Dictionary
- the organization and training of civilians to be prepared for attacks in wartime.
Oxford Dictionary
- the South African armed services, consisting of the army, navy, air force, and medical service.
Oxford Dictionary
- the arrangement of defensive lines or fortifications so that they can defend each other
Oxford Dictionary
- boxing
Oxford Dictionary
- an automatic reaction of the body against disease-causing organisms.
Oxford American Dictionary
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