defence
US /dɪˈfens/
UK /dɪˈfens/
名詞
1.
防禦, 防衛
the action of defending from or resisting attack
範例:
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The city's defence against the invaders was strong.
城市對入侵者的防禦很強大。
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He came to her defence when she was criticized.
當她受到批評時，他為她辯護。
2.
辯護, 答辯
the case presented by or on behalf of the party accused of a crime
範例:
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The lawyer presented a strong defence for his client.
律師為他的委託人提出了強有力的辯護。
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The prosecution rested, and now it's the defence's turn.
控方陳述完畢，現在輪到辯方了。
3.
防守, 後衛
the players in a team who are trying to prevent the other team from scoring
範例:
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Our team's defence was impenetrable in the second half.
我們球隊的防守在下半場密不透風。
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He plays defence for the national hockey team.
他在國家冰球隊擔任後衛。