self-defense
US /ˌself.dɪˈfens/
UK /ˌself.dɪˈfens/
名词
自我防卫, 正当防卫
the protection of oneself or one's property from physical harm
示例:
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She took a self-defense class to feel safer walking home at night.
她参加了自我防卫课程，以便晚上回家时感到更安全。
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The lawyer argued that his client acted in self-defense.
律师辩称他的当事人是出于正当防卫。