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defence

US /dɪˈfens/
UK /dɪˈfens/
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Kata Nama

1.

pertahanan, pembelaan

the action of defending from or resisting attack

Contoh:
The city's defence against the invaders was strong.
Pertahanan bandar terhadap penceroboh adalah kuat.
He came to her defence when she was criticized.
Dia datang untuk mempertahankannya apabila dia dikritik.
2.

pembelaan, hujah

the case presented by or on behalf of the party accused of a crime

Contoh:
The lawyer presented a strong defence for his client.
Peguam itu mengemukakan pembelaan yang kuat untuk anak guamnya.
The prosecution rested, and now it's the defence's turn.
Pendakwaan telah selesai, dan kini giliran pembelaan.
3.

pertahanan, barisan pertahanan

the players in a team who are trying to prevent the other team from scoring

Contoh:
Our team's defence was impenetrable in the second half.
Pertahanan pasukan kami tidak dapat ditembusi pada separuh masa kedua.
He plays defence for the national hockey team.
Dia bermain pertahanan untuk pasukan hoki kebangsaan.