defence
英 /dɪˈfens/ 美 /dɪˈfens/
- n. 防御；保护Action taken to protect someone or something from attack or harm.
- n. 辩护；答辩An argument or explanation supporting someone accused or criticized.
- n. 防守；防守队员Players or actions that stop opponents from scoring in sport.
The thick walls provided a strong defence against attackers.
厚实的城墙为抵御进攻者提供了坚固的屏障。
Restoring coastal wetlands offers a natural defence against flooding while creating valuable habitats for wildlife.
恢复沿海湿地既能形成防洪的天然屏障，也能为野生动物创造宝贵的栖息地。
搭配
defence against 对……的防御in defence of 为……辩护self-defence 自卫defence spending 国防开支
辨析提示
英式拼写 defence；美式拼写 defense。
词族
defend (v.)、defender (n.)、defensive (adj.)
近义 protection
反义 attack
相关词
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