音标：[di'fens]
n. 防卫, 防卫设备
【经】 (诉讼程序中的)辩护
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defence的短语、例句：
defence
(US defense), n
1 [U] ~ (against sth)
(a) defending from attack; fighting against attack 防御; 防护; 保卫
They planned the defence of the town. 他们订出了该城的防御计划.
to fight in defence of one´s country 为保卫祖国而战
weapons of offence and defence 进攻的和防御的武器.
(b) [C] weapon, barrier, etc used for defending or protecting 用於保卫或保护的武器、 屏障等
The high wall was built as a defence against intruders. 修建这堵高墙作为屏障以防外人闯入.
The country´s defences are weak. 该国的防御能力薄弱.
coastal defences, ie against attack from the sea 海岸防御工事
Antibodies are the body´s defences against infection. 抗体是身体抵御感染的武器.
(c) [U] military measures for protecting a country 国防方面的军事措施
A lot of money is spent on defence. 国防方面的开支很大.
2
(a) [C, U] ~ (against sth) (esp legal) argument used to answer an accusation or support an idea （尤指法律上）答辩, 辩护
counsel for the defence 辩护律师
The lawyer produced a clever defence of his client. 律师机智地为委托人辩护.
The book is a brilliant defence of (ie argues in favour of) our policies. 这本书出色地捍卫了我们的政策.
She spoke in defence of her religious beliefs. 她为其宗教信仰辩护.
(b) the defence [Gp]
lawyer(s) acting for an accused person 辩护律师
The defence argue/argues that the evidence is weak. 辩护律师提出理由认为证据不充分. Cf 参看 prosecution 2.
3 (sport 体)
(a) [U] protection of a goal or part of the playing area from opponents´ attacks 防守
She plays in defence. 她打後卫.
(b) (usu 通常作 the defence) [Gp]
members of a team involved in this 防守队员; 後卫
He has been brought in to strengthen the defence. 已请他来加强後卫力量. Cf 参看 offense.
(c) [C] sporting contest in which a champion is challenged 冠军卫冕的比赛
his third successful defence of the title 他第三次卫冕成功.
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