defence

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Definitions

n.

The action of protecting from attack or harm; an argument or justification supporting something; the defending side in a legal case or sport.

防御，防卫；辩护；守方

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

defenceother

=defence

Common Collocations

1.national defence国家防御
2.legal defence法律辩护
3.defence against防御对抗

Example Sentences

1.
The fortress's strong defence walls protected its inhabitants from enemy sieges.
2.
The legal defence presented compelling evidence that proved his innocence.
3.
The team's defence was weakened when their best player got injured.

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