defence
UK/di'fens/US
IELTSB1
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 Englishdefenceother
=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.