defense
US /dɪˈfens/
UK /dɪˈfens/
1.
防御, 防卫
the action of defending from or resisting attack
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The city's defense 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 defense 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
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The lawyer presented a strong defense 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 tried to undermine the defense's arguments.
控方试图削弱辩方的论点。