Defense
01
the measures and actions a country takes to protect itself from military attack or threats
例
The nation increased its defense spending in response to regional tensions.
Air defense systems intercepted the incoming missiles.
02
protection against harm or danger
例
Wearing a helmet provides defense against head injuries.
Immunizations offer defense against infectious diseases.
03
ディフェンス, 守備
the team, players, or tactics whose primary role is to prevent the opposing side from scoring or gaining advantage in a game or match
例
The defense held firm in the final quarter and preserved the 2–1 lead.
ディフェンスは最終クォーターで堅く守り、2–1のリードを守り抜いた。
Coaches praised the defense for shutting down the rival's top scorer all night.
コーチたちは、一晩中相手のトップスコアラーを封じたディフェンスを称賛した。
04
reasoning presented to support an act, belief, or decision
例
His defense of the controversial policy convinced some skeptics.
The professor presented a defense of his interpretation of the text.
05
the person on trial and their legal team representing them in court
例
The defense argued that the evidence was insufficient.
The jury listened carefully to the defense's statements.
06
an unconscious psychological process aimed at reducing anxiety linked to instinctive desires or impulses
例
Denial is a common defense against uncomfortable truths.
Projection is a defense people use to attribute their feelings to others.
07
a legal case or argument presented by the accused to deny guilt and seek acquittal
例
The lawyer prepared the defense carefully for trial.
The defense claimed the evidence was circumstantial.
08
a structure or fortification built to resist attack
例
The city built walls as a defense against invaders.
Moats served as an additional defense around castles.
09
an organized group or force tasked with resisting attack or providing protection
例
The national defense is responsible for protecting the country's borders.
Local militias acted as a defense during emergencies.
語彙ツリー
defenseless
defensible
defensive
defense
defend
