defense
US /dɪˈfens/
UK /dɪˈfens/
1.
pertahanan, pembelaan
the action of defending from or resisting attack
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The city's defense against the invaders was strong.
Pertahanan bandar terhadap penceroboh adalah kuat.
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He came to her defense 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
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The lawyer presented a strong defense for his client.
Peguam itu mengemukakan pembelaan yang kuat untuk anak guamnya.
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The prosecution tried to undermine the defense's arguments.
Pendakwaan cuba melemahkan hujah pembelaan.
3.
pertahanan, barisan pertahanan
the players in a team who are trying to prevent the other team from scoring
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Our team's defense was impenetrable in the second half.
Pertahanan pasukan kami tidak dapat ditembusi pada separuh masa kedua.
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He plays defense for the national soccer team.
Dia bermain pertahanan untuk pasukan bola sepak kebangsaan.