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defense

UK /dɪˈfens/US /dɪˈfens/

词源

源自拉丁语 'defensa',意为保护或防御,通过古法语 'defense' 进入英语。

noun

❶ 防御或保护的行为,指采取措施防止攻击、伤害或危险的发生。

“The castle's defense was strong against enemy attacks.”

(城堡的防御在敌人攻击下非常坚固。)

“She spoke in defense of her friend during the argument.”

(她在争论中为朋友辩护。)

同义词:protection, guard, shield

verb

❶ 保护或保卫某人或某物免受攻击或伤害。

“He defended his thesis successfully.”

(他成功地为自己的论文辩护。)

“The soldiers defended the city bravely.”

(士兵们勇敢地保卫了城市。)

同义词:protect, guard, shield

常见短语

in defense of — 为某人或某事辩护或提供支持,通常用于表达对某人或某事的保护或辩解。

“He spoke in defense of the new policy.”

(他为新政策辩护。)

defense 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 defense mechanism.”

(否认是一种常见的防御机制。)