the action of defending from or resisting attack
防卫,保卫
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they relied on missiles for the country's defence 他们依靠导弹进行国家防卫
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she came to the defence of the eccentric professor .她开始为那个古怪教授辩护了。
attempted justification or vindication of something
辩护,辩明
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he spoke in defence of a disciplined approach .他为遵守纪律的做法作辩护。
[count noun]an instance of defending a title or seat in a contest or election
(竞赛中的)卫冕;(选举中的)保住席位
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his first title defence against Jones .他对琼斯的首场卫冕赛。
military measures or resources for protecting a country
国防,防御
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the minister of defence 国防部长
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[as modifier]
defence policy .防务政策。
a means of protecting something from attack
保卫,防御
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wire netting is the best defence against rabbits .铁丝网是防卫野兔的最佳方法。
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防御工事
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coastal defences .海岸防御工事。
(in sport)the action or role of defending one's goal or wicket against the opposition
(体育用语)防守
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Wolves were pressed back into defence .狼队被逼退回防守。
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防守队员。
[count noun]the case presented by or on behalf of the party being accused or sued in a lawsuit
申诉。
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被告方
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the defence requested more time to prepare their case .被告方要求有更多的时间来准备他们的案子。
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defence in depth the practice of arranging defensive lines or fortifications so that they can defend each other, especially in case of an enemy incursion 纵深防御(尤指敌人侵犯时防御线或阵地可互相协防)
"Middle English: from Old French