好词典
defence
UK //dɪˈfens//US //dɪˈfens//
词源
源自中古英语 'defense'，来自古法语 'defense'，最终源自拉丁语 'defensa'，意为'保护'或'防御'。
noun
❶ 防御或保护的行为或手段，指通过武力、策略或法律等手段防止攻击或伤害。
“The castle's strong walls provided excellent defence against invaders.”
（城堡坚固的城墙为抵御入侵者提供了极好的防御。）
“A good diet and exercise are the best defence against illness.”
（良好的饮食和锻炼是预防疾病的最佳方式。）
同义词:protection, guard, shield, security, safeguard
verb
❶ 在体育比赛中防守，阻止对方得分或进攻。
“He defended his title successfully in the championship.”
（他在锦标赛中成功卫冕了他的冠军头衔。）
“The team needs to defend better if they want to win the game.”
（如果球队想赢得比赛，他们需要更好地防守。）
同义词:guard, protect, shield, secure, cover
常见短语
in defence of — 为某人或某事辩护或提供支持，通常用于法律或道德讨论中。
“She spoke in defence of her friend who was being unfairly criticized.”
（她为受到不公平批评的朋友辩护。）
defence mechanism — 心理学术语，指无意识的心理策略，用于应对焦虑或压力。
“Denial is a common defence mechanism people use to avoid facing painful truths.”
（否认是人们用来避免面对痛苦真相的一种常见防御机制。）