defence
US /dɪˈfens/
UK /dɪˈfens/
名词
1.
防御, 防卫
the action of defending from or resisting attack
示例:
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The city's defence against the invaders was strong.
城市对入侵者的防御很强大。
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He came to her defence when she was criticized.
当她受到批评时，他为她辩护。
2.
辩护, 答辩
the case presented by or on behalf of the party accused of a crime
示例:
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The lawyer presented a strong defence for his client.
律师为他的委托人提出了强有力的辩护。
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The prosecution rested, and now it's the defence's turn.
控方陈述完毕，现在轮到辩方了。
3.
防守, 后卫
the players in a team who are trying to prevent the other team from scoring
示例:
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Our team's defence was impenetrable in the second half.
我们球队的防守在下半场密不透风。
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He plays defence for the national hockey team.
他在国家冰球队担任后卫。