| 单词 | defence |
| 释义 | defence —defence UK (US defense) /dɪˈfens/ noun (EXPLANATION) F0 [S or U] an argument or explanation that you use to prove that you are not guilty of something: » The judge remarked that ignorance was not a valid defence.» All I can say, in defence of my actions, is that I had little choice.Thesaurus+: ↑Court cases, orders and decisionsF0 the things said in court to prove that a person did not commit a crime: » She said that she didn't want a lawyer and was going to conduct her own defence.Thesaurus+: ↑Court cases, orders and decisionsthe defence C2 LEGALF0 the person or people in a law case who have been accused of doing something illegal, and their lawyer(s): » a witness for the defence» a defence lawyerThesaurus+: ↑Lawyers and legal officialsThesaurus+: ↑People appearing in courtWord partners for defence• ♯come to/♯jump to/♯leap to/♯spring to sb's defence• ♯mount/♯put up a defence• an ♯effective/♯spirited/♯strong/♯vigorous defence• defence ♯against sth• defence ♯of sth• defence ♯budget/♯cuts/♯spending• [first/last, etc.] ♯line of defencenoun [C or U] (CHESS) ► F0 in the game of chess, a particular set of moves used by the person playing with the black pieces: » What defence did you use in that last game?Thesaurus+: ↑ChessWord partners for defence• ♯come to/♯jump to/♯leap to/♯spring to sb's defence• ♯mount/♯put up a defence• an ♯effective/♯spirited/♯strong/♯vigorous defence• defence ♯against sth• defence ♯of sth• defence ♯budget/♯cuts/♯spending• [first/last, etc.] ♯line of defencenoun [C or U] (PROTECTION) ► A2 protection or support against attack, criticism, or infection: » The rebels' only form of defence against the soldiers' guns was sticks and stones.» The war has ended but government spending on defence (= the country's armed forces) is still increasing.» When Helen criticized me, Chris came/rushed to my defence (= quickly supported me).» The book is a closely argued defence of (= something that supports) the economic theory of Keynes.» The towers were once an important part of the city's defences.» A good diet helps build the body's natural defences.→ SEE ALSO SELF-DEFENCE(Cf. ↑self-defence)Thesaurus+: ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Defending and protectingWord partners for defence• ♯come to/♯jump to/♯leap to/♯spring to sb's defence• ♯mount/♯put up a defence• an ♯effective/♯spirited/♯strong/♯vigorous defence• defence ♯against sth• defence ♯of sth• defence ♯budget/♯cuts/♯spending• [first/last, etc.] ♯line of defenceCollocations:–Types-lu. civil/local/national defence» A civil defence force has been set up in case of a national emergency.-lu. coastal/flood/sea defence» Coastal defences have been built to prevent erosion.-lu. natural defence» The high ground provided a natural defence against invaders in medieval times.-lu. missile defence» The missile defence programme aims to track and destroy incoming missiles.-lu. air/nuclear defence» They are strengthening the country's air defences.-lu. self defence» She runs a self defence class at the local college.-lu. title defence» Manchester United began their title defence with a 1-0 win over Spurs.–Nouns-lu. defence budget/cuts/expenditure/forces/spending» Defence cuts meant that many of the soldiers were poorly equipped.-lu. defence mechanism/system» The immune system is the body's defence mechanism against illness.-lu. defence policy/programme/strategy» He's an expert on 19th Century British defence policy.-lu. defence contracts/industry» Many jobs were saved when the shipyard won a large defence contract.-lu. defence minister/secretary/staff» The defence secretary refused to answer questions on the likelihood of war.-lu. (first, last, etc.) line of defence» This software is your first line of defence against computer viruses.-lu. a defence counsel/lawyer» Accused of fraud, he tried to find a good defence lawyer.–Verbs-lu. come to/jump to/leap to/rush to/spring to sb's defence» When Jill was threatened with the sack, her colleagues jumped to her defence.-lu. say sth in/speak in defence (of sb/sth)» Several politicians spoke in defence of the government's controversial immigration policy.-lu. mount/put up a defence» The White House mounted a defence against the president's military service record.–Adjectives-lu. a successful defence of sth» She hopes to make a successful defence of her title at the Olympic games.-lu. an effective/strong/spirited/vigorous defence» He joined others in a spirited defence of the policy.–Prepositions-lu. defence against sth» Vitamin C can boost the body's natural defence against illness.-lu. defence of sth» He was known for his defence of workers' rights.-lu. for the defence» He appeared as a witness for the defence.• • • Extra Examples:» Whenever anyone criticizes her husband, she immediately jumps to his defence.» The team has a strong attack, but its defence is weak.» They put up a sturdy defence of their proposal.» Huge sums of money are spent on national defence.» They have been strengthening their border defences in preparation for war.noun [S or U] (SPORT) ► B1 in some sports, the part of a team that tries to prevent the other team from scoring goals or points: » a strong defence» I play in (US on) defence.Thesaurus+: ↑Competitors and participants in sports and gamesWord partners for defence• ♯come to/♯jump to/♯leap to/♯spring to sb's defence• ♯mount/♯put up a defence• an ♯effective/♯spirited/♯strong/♯vigorous defence• defence ♯against sth• defence ♯of sth• defence ♯budget/♯cuts/♯spending• [first/last, etc.] ♯line of defence |
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