Defense
01
the measures and actions a country takes to protect itself from military attack or threats
例子
The nation increased its defense spending in response to regional tensions.
Air defense systems intercepted the incoming missiles.
02
protection against harm or danger
例子
Wearing a helmet provides defense against head injuries.
Immunizations offer defense against infectious diseases.
03
防守, 后卫
the team, players, or tactics whose primary role is to prevent the opposing side from scoring or gaining advantage in a game or match
例子
The defense held firm in the final quarter and preserved the 2–1 lead.
防守在最后一节坚守阵地，保住了2–1的领先优势。
Coaches praised the defense for shutting down the rival's top scorer all night.
教练们称赞防守整晚都成功限制了对手的头号得分手。
04
reasoning presented to support an act, belief, or decision
例子
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
例子
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
例子
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
例子
The lawyer prepared the defense carefully for trial.
The defense claimed the evidence was circumstantial.
08
a structure or fortification built to resist attack
例子
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
例子
The national defense is responsible for protecting the country's borders.
Local militias acted as a defense during emergencies.
词汇树
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