Defense
01
the measures and actions a country takes to protect itself from military attack or threats
예시들
The nation increased its defense spending in response to regional tensions.
Air defense systems intercepted the incoming missiles.
02
protection against harm or danger
예시들
Wearing a helmet provides defense against head injuries.
Immunizations offer defense against infectious diseases.
03
수비, 디펜스
the team, players, or tactics whose primary role is to prevent the opposing side from scoring or gaining advantage in a game or match
예시들
The defense held firm in the final quarter and preserved the 2–1 lead.
수비가 마지막 쿼터에서 단단히 버텨 2–1 리드를 지켰다.
Coaches praised the defense for shutting down the rival's top scorer all night.
코치들은 상대팀의 최고 득점자를 밤새도록 막아낸 수비를 칭찬했다.
04
reasoning presented to support an act, belief, or decision
예시들
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
예시들
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
예시들
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
예시들
The lawyer prepared the defense carefully for trial.
The defense claimed the evidence was circumstantial.
08
a structure or fortification built to resist attack
예시들
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
예시들
The national defense is responsible for protecting the country's borders.
Local militias acted as a defense during emergencies.
어휘 나무
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