好词典
defences
UK /dɪˈfɛnsɪz/US /dɪˈfɛnsɪz/
词源
源自拉丁语 'defensa'，意为'保护'或'防御'，后经古法语 'defense' 进入英语。
noun
❶ 防御手段或措施，指用于保护自己或某物免受攻击或伤害的方法、设备或系统。
“The city's defences were strong enough to withstand the enemy's attack.”
（这座城市的防御工事足够坚固，能够抵挡敌人的进攻。）
“The immune system is the body's natural defence against diseases.”
（免疫系统是身体对抗疾病的天然防御。）
同义词:protection, shield, barrier, security, guard
常见短语
in defence of — 为某人或某事辩护或提供支持，通常用于表达保护或维护的意图。
“She spoke in defence of her friend who was unfairly accused.”
（她为被不公平指控的朋友辩护。）
defence mechanism — 心理学术语，指人们无意识地用来保护自己免受焦虑或心理伤害的心理策略。
“Denial is a common defence mechanism when people face difficult truths.”
（否认是人们在面对困难真相时常见的心理防御机制。）