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defence
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noun /dɪˈfens/
singulardefence
pluraldefences
  1. 1
    [U] actions that you take to protect someone or something that is being attacked 保卫；保护；防御
    come/rush to someone's defence :

    Two of his friends came to his defence. 他的两个朋友挺身保护了他。

     Synonyms and related words
    The practice or process of protecting: protection, sanctuary, safekeeping...
    1. a.
      [U] the system of weapons, equipment, and people that is used to protect a country 防御（体系）；国防

      Huge amounts of government money are spent on defence. 政府的钱大笔大笔地用在国防上。

      an attempt to reduce the defence budget 减少国防预算的尝试

      The President has promised to increase defence spending. 总统已经承诺增加国防开支。

      defence cuts (=spending less money on defence) 减少国防开支 :

      More defence cuts are expected next year. 明年会更多地削减国防开支。

       Synonyms and related words
      General words for weapons and ammunition: ammo, ammunition, armaments...
    2. b.
      [C] [usually plural] the particular structures, weapons, and people that are used for protecting a place 防御工事

      Government forces have breached the rebels' defences. 政府军已经攻破叛军的防御工事。

      The city walls were built as a defence against invaders. 把城墙建成抵御侵略者的防御工事。

      strengthen someone's/something's defences :

      He stressed the need to strengthen the nation's defences. 他强调了加强国家防御的必要性。

      flood defences (=structures built to prevent the sea or a river from coming into a place) 防洪堤 :

      New flood defences are being built along the river bank. 沿着河岸正在建造新的防洪堤。

       Synonyms and related words
      General words for weapons and ammunition: ammo, ammunition, armaments...
  2. 2
    [C/U] something that you say to support someone or something that is being criticized 辩护
    defence of :

    The Minister responded with a strong defence of the government's policy. 部长作出回应，为政府的政策强烈辩护。

    speak/say something in someone's defence :

    Several people spoke in my defence. 有几个人为我辩护。

    in defence of :

    Monroe has been fierce in defence of the present system. 门罗极力为现有的体系辩护。

    come/spring/leap to someone's defence :

    Martin immediately sprang to her defence, saying she was innocent. 马丁立刻挺身为她辩护，说她是无辜的。

     Synonyms and related words
    Support for ideas, plans or people: support, championship, backing...
    1. a.
      [C] [usually singular] legal all the things that are said and shown in a court case to prove that someone is not guilty. The things that are said and shown to prove that someone is guilty are called the prosecution （讼案中证明某人无罪的）辩护
      conduct someone's defence :

      She decided to conduct her own defence. 她决定为自己出庭辩护。

      mount a defence :

      He mounted a surprisingly effective defence. 他进行了有效的辩护，令人感到惊讶。

       Synonyms and related words
      Parts of trials: affirmation, appearance, be on/under oath...
    2. b.

      the defence

      legal the people in a court case who try to prove that someone is not guilty. The people who try to prove that someone is guilty are called the prosecution. The defence can be followed by a singular or plural verb 被告方，辩方（后可接动词的单数或复数形式）

      The defence will begin giving evidence tomorrow. 被告方明天将开始出示证据。

       Synonyms and related words
      Lawyers and people who work in law courts: advocate, AG, ambulance chaser...
    3. c.
      legal a legal document that contains proof that a person defending a court case is innocent or not liable

      He filed his defence within days of receiving the claim.

       Synonyms and related words
      Legal documents and parts of legal documents: affidavit, amendment, article...
  3. 3
    [C] something that happens in your body to prevent you from becoming ill （身体抗病的）防御机制，抵抗力

    new drugs that work by strengthening the body's own defences 加强身体自身抵抗力的新药

     Synonyms and related words
    Infection and fighting infection: antibody, biosecurity, candida...
  4. 4
    [C/U] the players in a team game who try to prevent the other team from scoring points 防守队员

    France has a very strong defence. 法国队的防守很强。

    I usually play in defence. 我通常打防守。

     Synonyms and related words
    Players and positions in various sports: all-American, A. N. Other, back...
  5. 5
    [singular] an attempt by someone to win a competition that they won last time so that they keep their position as winner 卫冕（获胜者的地位）

    Simpson is in New York this week for the defence of his title. 辛普森本周在纽约卫冕冠军称号。

     Synonyms and related words
    To take part in a competition or game: play, race, meet...
  6. 6
    [C] a way of thinking or behaving that protects you from being tricked or hurt 戒备心理；防备行为
    someone's defences are down :

    He got me to sign the contract when my defences were down. 当我未加心理戒备时他让我签了那份合同。

     Synonyms and related words
    Psychological processes: catharsis, complex, conditioning...
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