defence
(US defense), n
1 [U] ~ (against sth)
(a) defending from attack; fighting against attack 防御; 防護; 保衛(wèi)
They planned the defence of the town. 他們訂出了該城的防御計劃.
to fight in defence of one's country 為保衛(wèi)祖國而戰(zhàn)
weapons of offence and defence 進攻的和防御的武器.
(b) [C] weapon, barrier, etc used for defending or protecting 用於保衛(wèi)或保護的武器、 屏障等
The high wall was built as a defence against intruders. 修建這堵高墻作為屏障以防外人闖入.
The country's defences are weak. 該國的防御能力薄弱.
coastal defences, ie against attack from the sea 海岸防御工事
Antibodies are the body's defences against infection. 抗體是身體抵御感染的武器.
(c) [U] military measures for protecting a country 國防方面的軍事措施
A lot of money is spent on defence. 國防方面的開支很大.
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(a) [C, U] ~ (against sth) (esp legal) argument used to answer an accusation or support an idea (尤指法律上)答辯, 辯護
counsel for the defence 辯護律師
The lawyer produced a clever defence of his client. 律師機智地為委托人辯護.
The book is a brilliant defence of (ie argues in favour of) our policies. 這本書出色地捍衛(wèi)了我們的政策.
She spoke in defence of her religious beliefs. 她為其宗教信仰辯護.
(b) the defence [Gp]
lawyer(s) acting for an accused person 辯護律師
The defence argue/argues that the evidence is weak. 辯護律師提出理由認為證據(jù)不充分. Cf 參看 prosecution 2.
3 (sport 體)
(a) [U] protection of a goal or part of the playing area from opponents' attacks 防守
She plays in defence. 她打後衛(wèi).
(b) (usu 通常作 the defence) [Gp]
members of a team involved in this 防守隊員; 後衛(wèi)
He has been brought in to strengthen the defence. 已請他來加強後衛(wèi)力量. Cf 參看 offense.
(c) [C] sporting contest in which a champion is challenged 冠軍衛(wèi)冕的比賽
his third successful defence of the title 他第三次衛(wèi)冕成功.
?? 擴展釋義
*[di'fens]n. 防衛(wèi), 防衛(wèi)設(shè)備【經(jīng)】 (訴訟程序中的)辯護相關(guān)詞組: in defence of...