Definition of defence in English:

defence

(US defense)

noun dɪˈfɛns

1mass noun The action of defending from or resisting attack.
防卫，保卫
methods of defence against this kind of attack
she came to the defence of the eccentric professor
她开始为那个古怪教授辩护了。
he spoke in defence of a disciplined approach
他为遵守纪律的做法作辩护。
Example sentencesExamples
- At our meeting, Mr. Hansen presented a number of rationales in defence of the proposed increase in holding capacity.
- It is important that people support this case financially so that a precedent in defence of our rights can be established.
- But we need to go much further in defence of freedom.
- There's a danger that this stand in defence of reason could be subsumed by some of the other unreasonable trends of our time.
- As in America, the citizens' militia was an integral part of a patriot ideology that extolled the right of a free people to bear arms in defence of liberty.
- Were they standing firm in defence of our traditional country sports?
- Unlike the police, they act only in defence of private places.
- At present, the law allows homeowners to use only ‘reasonable force’ in defence of themselves and their homes.
- The first tablet was unveiled in the Parish Church some months ago and is a memorial to the brave fellows who lost their lives in defence of their country's interests.
- The county court upheld her suspension, and at the end of November the state's supreme court refused to hear the case she had lodged in defence of free speech.
- We will match their determination with our own; we will be as resolute as they are fanatical; as strong in defence of good as they are hell-bent on doing evil.
- The defendant was taking the moral high ground by volunteering for imprisonment in defence of his position.
- Surely that is enough reason for our elected representatives to act in defence of our safety?
- One player is not going to score all the goals, be the toughest player, play defense and stop the puck.
- This poses an important test for those of us who want to make a consistent stand in defence of liberties during the second term.
- She was adamant that her brother had fallen in defence of our two countries, the land of his birth and England, the land of his ancestors.
- As in sport, T.J. was always ready to stand his ground in defence of his sincerely held beliefs.
- It is a battle in defence of reason and objectivity, the very basis of all scientific enquiry.
- All they were doing was acting in their own defence and in defence of each other.
- My article was rather a statement not just in my own defence, but in defence of the whole tradition of the kind of fiction that I belong to.
Synonyms
protection, shielding, safeguarding, guarding
security, fortification, cover, shelter, screen, resistance, deterrent
vindication, justification, support, advocacy, approval, endorsement, promotion
apology, apologia, explanation, explication, excuse, extenuation, exoneration, palliation
1. 1.1count noun An instance of defending a title or seat in a contest or election.
  （竞赛中的）卫冕；（选举中的）保住席位
  his first title defence against Jones
  他对琼斯的首场卫冕赛。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Hopkins has earned his status as one of the all-time middleweight greats by remaining unbeaten through world title defences spanning over a decade.
  Gulliver has set herself high standards and will be sure to make a resolute defence of her title and the Grand Slam.
  Artur, you are one of boxing's longest reigning champions with 17 title defenses.
  The home-crowd advantage should lead the Canadian women to a successful defence of the title.
  Better still, Glasgow should now recognise the man who has now stretched his Scottish record of world title defences to seven.
  And, of course, Mike and Kitty are the proud possessors of Jim's Lonsdale Belt won for those successful defences on his British title.
  His major targets for 2004 are the state and national titles and a defence of the zone titles.
  He will also equal Jim Watt's record of four successful title defences.
  Five of his title defences have come against last weeks opponent or against Joichiro Tatsuyoshi from whom he won the title.
  Nevertheless, eight consecutive title defences over the following two years put paid to any suggestion that Ali was not a worthy champion.
  Between the two they've made 42 title defenses.
  Shabaani will be making a first defence of the title he won by a stoppage of Ferid Jeddau in Italy this year to improve his unbeaten fight record to 15 fights.
  His seven-year reign and 19 successful title defences constitute a record for the 115-pound division.
  But they are not harbouring thoughts that they will have an easy defence of the title.
  Only one of his 7 title defenses have gone the distance.
  Goosen warmed up for next week's US Masters with an admirable defence of the title.
  Two title defences on home soil preceded the launch of McGuigan in Las Vegas, outdoors at Caesars Palace.
  Fast forward to the present day and it turns out that the current European Championships are staging a whole host of title defences.
  He hints that his place in the pantheon is not yet secure, though Saturday's contest will extend to eight his record of world title defences.
  On top of that he made 20 consecutive title defenses during his seven year reign as heavyweight champion, only Joe Louis made more with 25.
2. 1.2 Military measures or resources for protecting a country.
  国防，防御
  the minister of defence
  国防部长。
  as modifier defence policy
  Example sentencesExamples
  Most American defense planners naturally consider military predominance to be a major strength.
  The appropriate metaphor is no longer that of traditional military defense or even police protection.
  Yet what opportunities were lost to a free France and Britain and the Low Countries before 1940 to re-arm and negotiate military defense strategies?
  He encouraged members to increase interaction with civilians to gain their support for the nation's defense policy and military build-up plans.
  An upsurge of regular exchange visits between the top defense and military leaderships of the two countries followed.
  Although Russia's defence minister had recommended military action, most of the generals were against it.
  In the case of air defense or offensive military equipment, waiting until friendly forces are engaged is too late to confirm disablement.
  Those who formulate defense policy and military strategy must learn to see beyond the immediate and the obvious.
  Technology will continue to be pervasive in national defense and warfare.
  But military defense that protected only one state, or a small group of states, still is a public good.
  Even now each state, moreover, seeks to get ahead of other states as it deals with its military and defense problems.
  But this does not apply for military or defence operations or where the Council unanimously decides otherwise.
  Does active military involvement in defense policymaking actually threaten civilian control?
  The general is also the prime minister and defense minister in the military government.
  It also covers the more general matters of defence policy and strategy and military planning and intelligence.
  The gap is a function of demographics, strategy, defense spending, and military policy.
  Military and defence issues are peripheral to the Nice Treaty, it has argued.
  Differences in population growth create fundamental trends that influence military strategy and defence policy.
  In the nuclear world deterrence became not merely an element of defence and military strategy, but its defining feature.
  We owe no less to the well-being of our nation's defense system and the military profession.
  Synonyms
  armaments, weapons, weaponry, arms, military resources/measures
  the military, the army, the navy, the air force
  deterrence
3. 1.3 A means of protecting something from attack.
  保卫，防御
  wire netting is the best defence against rabbits
  铁丝网是防卫野兔的最佳方法。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The telephone survey of some 1,000 companies found that firewalls were the main line of defence against hackers for most companies.
  The main defence against them is protective clothing - gas masks and special suits made of rubber or treated synthetic cloth.
  In woody plants, carbon-based chemical compounds such as phenolics and terpenes comprise the main chemical defence.
  But as the disease spread out of control, authorities switched to vaccinations as the main form of defense, he added.
  Goannas use a sideswipe with their heavy tail as their main weapon of defence and have been known to break the leg of a pursuing dog.
  It coincides roughly with a series of military bases that form the main federal line of defense for South Texas.
  The fort was built in 1793 under John Simcoe and was Toronto's main defence against an army of mindless marauders in 1812.
  With its blue back and silver flanks the garfish is well camouflaged, but its main anti-predator defence is its turn of speed.
  Warrick said the Turks used the pine logs to cover their trenches in defence against the attacking Australians.
  His study identified a variety of ways that a bank employee could defeat the main line of defence in the central security system guarding PIN numbers.
  However, the main Japanese defense on Mount Tapotchau remained.
  Acquired immunity is the main physiological mechanism of defense available to vertebrates against parasites.
  Your main defense against them is billions of acidophilus bacteria, your ‘good’ intestinal flora.
  In between dodging the baddies, Lafcadia helps an old blind woman cross a river and meets up with a young thief, whose main line of defense is a pot of chili pepper - the original pepper spray.
  Everyone at the barrier, considered by Bogside people to be their main line of defence, was either dead or wounded.
4. 1.4defences Fortifications or barriers against attack.
  防御工事
  coastal defences
  海岸防御工事。
  Example sentencesExamples
  You did not just sit behind your defences and let the attack overwhelm you: you fired back.
  The Romans also developed tunnelling for military purposes, either by breaking through behind enemy defences or by undermining fortifications to cause their collapse.
  He pronounced military defences ready for a potential missile attack, but said the risks of such a strike were slim.
  The goal was to destroy the enemy's will to fight by demonstrating our superiority and ability to attack into their strongpoint defenses in and around the city at will.
  In the first six months of 1944 Rommel strongly reinforced the defences and placed obstacles on all large beaches.
  Outside the main defences lay large outworks such as the Terra Nova and Fort William.
  These defences the Allied armies felt compelled to attack.
  Synonyms
  barricade, fortification, bulwark, buttress, fortress, fastness, keep, rampart, outpost, bastion
2The case presented by or on behalf of the party accused of a crime or being sued in a civil lawsuit.
申诉
the farmer's defence was that he intended only to wound the thief
Example sentencesExamples
- If successful such a defence leaves the third party liable to conviction on the basis of strict liability.
- The defendant shall then be invited to respond by presenting his defence and may also call witnesses in support.
- But the Crown may just decide to go ahead and prosecute for murder, which itself allows the accused a defence of insanity that can lead to acquittal.
- Others suggested that he was at fault for trying to present an alibi defense.
- It is clear law that in any context in which consent of the injured party is a defence to what would otherwise be a crime or a civil wrong, the consent must be real.
- One of these standards is that an accused person must be given full opportunity to present his defence.
- Given the way the accused conducted his defence, and the evidence, we do not think that any miscarriage of justice has occurred in this particular case.
- It may be said that there is an evidentiary onus on an accused person in raising a defence of alibi.
- The only defence remaining alive at present is, therefore, I suggest, the disputed decision about qualifying privilege.
- The defendant has entered a substantive defence pleading justification and qualified privilege.
- Duress has been recognised as a general defence to all crimes except treason and murder.
- Automatism is often regarded as a defence to crime rather than as an essential component of criminal conduct.
- So in one sense there would be very few defamation cases where a defence of qualified privilege could be raised.
- Their second defence is that they were trying to prevent a crime, a defence allowed under the Criminal Law Act 1967.
- This is a common law claim for damages which is subject to a defence of mitigation.
- It is clear from the cases that the breach by the plaintiff is a complete defence to a claim that the defendant failed to perform its promise.
- It is a defence for an accused person to prove that his conduct was reasonable in the circumstances of the case.
- In defamation the falsity of the libel or slander is presumed; but justification is a complete defence.
- Truth is a defence for libel; civil suits are decided on the balance of probability, not beyond reasonable doubt.
- In its defence the Third Party has admitted liability by the defendant but denies any obligation for contribution or indemnity.
Synonyms
rebuttal, denial
vindication, explanation, mitigation, justification, rationalization, excuse, alibi, reason
plea, pleading
testimony, declaration, case
1. 2.1the defencetreated as singular or plural The counsel for the defendant in a lawsuit.
  the defence requested more time to prepare their case
  被告方要求有更多的时间来准备他们的案子。
  Example sentencesExamples
  He pleaded not guilty, and reporting restrictions were lifted at the defence's request.
  But counsel for the defence did say that he did want a special verdict even though there were some perhaps equivocal remarks in relation to it.
  At the request of the defence, she asked the police to obtain a forensic test of some evidence.
  He was then cross-examined by counsel for the defence.
  The judge also left provocation to the jury, though the defence did not request this.
  George had been due back in court yesterday, but the defence and prosecution requested an adjournment until February 1st.
  A second post-mortem has been carried out at the request of the defence and her body has now been released.
  In that fax, the Crown transmitted the defence request for disclosure of the audiotape and the booking videotape.
  Although it heard the applicant on various issues, it did not rehear the witnesses, and the defence made no request that it should.
  He would then step down as counsel and become the hostile witness for the defence.
  At the request of the defence, jurors considered a murder charge only.
  The fact is that it is not for the defence to have to request the prosecution to serve its evidence.
  The magistrates agreed to the defence counsel's application for the defendants' costs to be taxed and paid out of central funds.
  I can foresee Counsel for the defence making this point and nullifying my evidence.
  At the request of the defence it was searched at the beginning of the trial.
  Later on the same day, the required documentation was sent by the plaintiff's solicitor to defence counsel.
  They were going to be told that in no uncertain way, in effect, by both counsel, the defence needing to respond to the way in which the Crown would properly put the case.
  Advocate Amin Solkar and Advocate Saeed Azami are the defence counsels in the case.
  Meanwhile, at this week's court session the judge allowed the defence to provide a new experts report from specialists chosen by the Bulgarians.
  Requests by the defence to allow the three men to leave the country on security grounds pending this appeal have been denied.
3(in sport) the action or role of defending one's goal or wicket against the opposition.
（体育用语）防守
Wolves were pressed back into defence
狼队被逼退回防守。
Example sentencesExamples
- Their defense played a huge role in helping them reach the playoffs for the third time in Edwards' four seasons.
- Cochin Port Trust did not click as a team and ICF played a fast and neat game, but it needs taller players to survive in defence.
- In defence Ilkley were largely solid and Ashton, Mark Houlston David Taylor and Beaumont all had good games.
- Weak play on defense and special teams have made it difficult to be patient with the running game.
- A lot of players won't play defense [if they're not scoring].
- He is the most consistent player on defense, and the team can't afford to lose him.
- In defence Kirkby looked solid thanks to their experienced and physical back four.
- The Colombia goalkeeper marshalled a defence that conceded 21 goals in 34 league games.
- Good goal keeping and a solid defence prevented Oakworth getting an equaliser.
- The White Sox usually rank near the bottom of the league in team defense but have reversed that trend.
1. 3.1the defence The players in a team who defend the goal.
  防守队员
  despite heavy pressure the defence was coping well
  Ford returns to United's defence
  count noun dribbling through defences
  Example sentencesExamples
  And they can count on their defense and special teams to score only so many touchdowns.
  It wins with a dominating defense and flawless special teams, timing and chutzpah.
  After their early progress, Charlton were finding it difficult to get out of their own half and relieve some pressure on the defence.
  The team will depend on several aging players to improve a defense that slipped last season.
  Could they make the playoffs with this defense or is the team still a year or two away?
  This inevitably put the defence under pressure and this eventually led to York's second goal.
  All of a sudden you are attacking with four and it may leave you exposed in midfield and that may be why we are putting more pressure on the defence.
  Classic threatened but could not break down a stubborn Leopards defence denying the home team a sniff at goal.
  Part of the dismal run is the team's porous defence which has conceded an incredible 52 goals in 29 matches.
  There was however much to admire in the performance of the team as a whole with the defence apart from the goals turning in a committed wholehearted performance.
  The ball went to Bell who weaved his way through the defence to give his team a converted try.
  Stam played, and against a modest team United's defence conceded two goals.
  At the back, Robert Raeside is a key player in a defence that has only conceded nine goals.
  The Texans pinned their hopes on the defense and special teams, both of which came through in a big way.
  Yass attacked time and again and the defence of the team was tested, however, they stood firm and held the line.
  He always blames the defence when the team is not doing well.
  The player is capable of mesmerizing any team's defence on his good day.
  The very sight of a player running through the defence holding the stick in one hand and guiding the ball throughout as if it was glued to the stick is something to behold.
  Ben Greenhow got in behind the defence for the home team's best chance before the break, but powered his shot wide.
  It purely comes down to the players - defending is not just about the defence, it requires the whole team to make an effort.

Phrases

defence in depth

The arrangement of defensive lines or fortifications so that they can defend each other.
纵深防御（尤指敌人侵犯时防御线或阵地可互相协防）
Example sentencesExamples
- It would provide defense in depth, with light screening forces located in a forward area and most forces concentrated close to key potential targets.
- It has been claimed that fortified defence lines, supported by defence in depth, were an outmoded concept in the face of a warfare of movement.
- Meanwhile, an attempt by the military command to organize multi-layered defense in depth, patterned after the Soviet model built on the Kursk Bulge in 1943, proved ineffectual.
- An increased power of strikes delivered by the troops on the offensive forced the armies to switch from archipelago defense to total integrated defense in depth that balanced the sides’ fighting possibilities to a certain extent.
- As the Stalin Line had been largely dismantled, there was no defence in depth.
- He must then establish a defence in depth housed on an engagement area that will not be visible in daylight until 30 minutes after the expected enemy attack.
- The land allowed for defense in depth and could also serve as a bargaining tool for peace treaties when the fighting stopped.
- The Germans were using new tactics of defence in depth developed in the west, and the Russian offensive ground to a halt with appalling casualties.
- This option strengthens the nation's maritime shield by revitalizing the full range of capabilities that provide ‘maritime defense in depth.’
- In the 1720s, the strategic military forces were concentrated around Moscow, able to deploy to any theater, while a series of fortified lines were constructed along the outer perimeters to provide a defense in depth.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French defens, from late Latin defensum (neuter), defensa (feminine), past participles of defendere 'defend'.

fence from Middle English:
The words fence and fend (Middle English) were originally shortenings of defence and defend (both Middle English), which came from Latin defendere ‘ward off, guard’. Use of fence for ‘railing’ developed early. Association with the art of fencing arose in the late 16th century.

Definition of defense in US English:

defense

(British defence)

noun

1The action of defending from or resisting attack.
防卫，保卫
she came to the defense of the eccentric professor
她开始为那个古怪教授辩护了。
he spoke in defense of a disciplined approach
他为遵守纪律的做法作辩护。
they relied on missiles for the country's defense
他们依靠导弹进行国家防卫。
Example sentencesExamples
- Surely that is enough reason for our elected representatives to act in defence of our safety?
- My article was rather a statement not just in my own defence, but in defence of the whole tradition of the kind of fiction that I belong to.
- At our meeting, Mr. Hansen presented a number of rationales in defence of the proposed increase in holding capacity.
- The first tablet was unveiled in the Parish Church some months ago and is a memorial to the brave fellows who lost their lives in defence of their country's interests.
- Unlike the police, they act only in defence of private places.
- As in sport, T.J. was always ready to stand his ground in defence of his sincerely held beliefs.
- At present, the law allows homeowners to use only ‘reasonable force’ in defence of themselves and their homes.
- There's a danger that this stand in defence of reason could be subsumed by some of the other unreasonable trends of our time.
- All they were doing was acting in their own defence and in defence of each other.
- The county court upheld her suspension, and at the end of November the state's supreme court refused to hear the case she had lodged in defence of free speech.
- Were they standing firm in defence of our traditional country sports?
- It is important that people support this case financially so that a precedent in defence of our rights can be established.
- She was adamant that her brother had fallen in defence of our two countries, the land of his birth and England, the land of his ancestors.
- As in America, the citizens' militia was an integral part of a patriot ideology that extolled the right of a free people to bear arms in defence of liberty.
- The defendant was taking the moral high ground by volunteering for imprisonment in defence of his position.
- But we need to go much further in defence of freedom.
- This poses an important test for those of us who want to make a consistent stand in defence of liberties during the second term.
- One player is not going to score all the goals, be the toughest player, play defense and stop the puck.
- We will match their determination with our own; we will be as resolute as they are fanatical; as strong in defence of good as they are hell-bent on doing evil.
- It is a battle in defence of reason and objectivity, the very basis of all scientific enquiry.
Synonyms
protection, shielding, safeguarding, guarding
vindication, justification, support, advocacy, approval, endorsement, promotion
1. 1.1 An instance of defending a title or seat in a contest or election.
  （竞赛中的）卫冕；（选举中的）保住席位
  his first title defense against Jones
  他对琼斯的首场卫冕赛。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Gulliver has set herself high standards and will be sure to make a resolute defence of her title and the Grand Slam.
  He will also equal Jim Watt's record of four successful title defences.
  Nevertheless, eight consecutive title defences over the following two years put paid to any suggestion that Ali was not a worthy champion.
  He hints that his place in the pantheon is not yet secure, though Saturday's contest will extend to eight his record of world title defences.
  And, of course, Mike and Kitty are the proud possessors of Jim's Lonsdale Belt won for those successful defences on his British title.
  His major targets for 2004 are the state and national titles and a defence of the zone titles.
  Hopkins has earned his status as one of the all-time middleweight greats by remaining unbeaten through world title defences spanning over a decade.
  Between the two they've made 42 title defenses.
  His seven-year reign and 19 successful title defences constitute a record for the 115-pound division.
  Shabaani will be making a first defence of the title he won by a stoppage of Ferid Jeddau in Italy this year to improve his unbeaten fight record to 15 fights.
  Goosen warmed up for next week's US Masters with an admirable defence of the title.
  Fast forward to the present day and it turns out that the current European Championships are staging a whole host of title defences.
  But they are not harbouring thoughts that they will have an easy defence of the title.
  The home-crowd advantage should lead the Canadian women to a successful defence of the title.
  Two title defences on home soil preceded the launch of McGuigan in Las Vegas, outdoors at Caesars Palace.
  Only one of his 7 title defenses have gone the distance.
  Better still, Glasgow should now recognise the man who has now stretched his Scottish record of world title defences to seven.
  Artur, you are one of boxing's longest reigning champions with 17 title defenses.
  On top of that he made 20 consecutive title defenses during his seven year reign as heavyweight champion, only Joe Louis made more with 25.
  Five of his title defences have come against last weeks opponent or against Joichiro Tatsuyoshi from whom he won the title.
2. 1.2 Military measures or resources for protecting a country.
  国防，防御
  the minister of defense
  国防部长。
  as modifier defense policy
  Example sentencesExamples
  Does active military involvement in defense policymaking actually threaten civilian control?
  Although Russia's defence minister had recommended military action, most of the generals were against it.
  It also covers the more general matters of defence policy and strategy and military planning and intelligence.
  Differences in population growth create fundamental trends that influence military strategy and defence policy.
  Military and defence issues are peripheral to the Nice Treaty, it has argued.
  But this does not apply for military or defence operations or where the Council unanimously decides otherwise.
  In the case of air defense or offensive military equipment, waiting until friendly forces are engaged is too late to confirm disablement.
  In the nuclear world deterrence became not merely an element of defence and military strategy, but its defining feature.
  An upsurge of regular exchange visits between the top defense and military leaderships of the two countries followed.
  Those who formulate defense policy and military strategy must learn to see beyond the immediate and the obvious.
  Even now each state, moreover, seeks to get ahead of other states as it deals with its military and defense problems.
  He encouraged members to increase interaction with civilians to gain their support for the nation's defense policy and military build-up plans.
  The appropriate metaphor is no longer that of traditional military defense or even police protection.
  The gap is a function of demographics, strategy, defense spending, and military policy.
  Technology will continue to be pervasive in national defense and warfare.
  We owe no less to the well-being of our nation's defense system and the military profession.
  Most American defense planners naturally consider military predominance to be a major strength.
  The general is also the prime minister and defense minister in the military government.
  But military defense that protected only one state, or a small group of states, still is a public good.
  Yet what opportunities were lost to a free France and Britain and the Low Countries before 1940 to re-arm and negotiate military defense strategies?
  Synonyms
  armaments, weapons, weaponry, arms, military measures, military resources
3. 1.3 A means of protecting something from attack.
  保卫，防御
  education is the best defense against tyranny
  铁丝网是防卫野兔的最佳方法。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Goannas use a sideswipe with their heavy tail as their main weapon of defence and have been known to break the leg of a pursuing dog.
  In woody plants, carbon-based chemical compounds such as phenolics and terpenes comprise the main chemical defence.
  It coincides roughly with a series of military bases that form the main federal line of defense for South Texas.
  However, the main Japanese defense on Mount Tapotchau remained.
  The telephone survey of some 1,000 companies found that firewalls were the main line of defence against hackers for most companies.
  Acquired immunity is the main physiological mechanism of defense available to vertebrates against parasites.
  Warrick said the Turks used the pine logs to cover their trenches in defence against the attacking Australians.
  In between dodging the baddies, Lafcadia helps an old blind woman cross a river and meets up with a young thief, whose main line of defense is a pot of chili pepper - the original pepper spray.
  The main defence against them is protective clothing - gas masks and special suits made of rubber or treated synthetic cloth.
  But as the disease spread out of control, authorities switched to vaccinations as the main form of defense, he added.
  With its blue back and silver flanks the garfish is well camouflaged, but its main anti-predator defence is its turn of speed.
  The fort was built in 1793 under John Simcoe and was Toronto's main defence against an army of mindless marauders in 1812.
  His study identified a variety of ways that a bank employee could defeat the main line of defence in the central security system guarding PIN numbers.
  Everyone at the barrier, considered by Bogside people to be their main line of defence, was either dead or wounded.
  Your main defense against them is billions of acidophilus bacteria, your ‘good’ intestinal flora.
4. 1.4defenses Fortifications or barriers against attack.
  防御工事
  coastal defenses
  海岸防御工事。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Outside the main defences lay large outworks such as the Terra Nova and Fort William.
  The goal was to destroy the enemy's will to fight by demonstrating our superiority and ability to attack into their strongpoint defenses in and around the city at will.
  The Romans also developed tunnelling for military purposes, either by breaking through behind enemy defences or by undermining fortifications to cause their collapse.
  You did not just sit behind your defences and let the attack overwhelm you: you fired back.
  He pronounced military defences ready for a potential missile attack, but said the risks of such a strike were slim.
  These defences the Allied armies felt compelled to attack.
  In the first six months of 1944 Rommel strongly reinforced the defences and placed obstacles on all large beaches.
  Synonyms
  barricade, fortification, bulwark, buttress, fortress, fastness, keep, rampart, outpost, bastion
2The case presented by or on behalf of the party being accused or sued in a lawsuit.
申诉
Example sentencesExamples
- It may be said that there is an evidentiary onus on an accused person in raising a defence of alibi.
- It is a defence for an accused person to prove that his conduct was reasonable in the circumstances of the case.
- Others suggested that he was at fault for trying to present an alibi defense.
- The only defence remaining alive at present is, therefore, I suggest, the disputed decision about qualifying privilege.
- In its defence the Third Party has admitted liability by the defendant but denies any obligation for contribution or indemnity.
- This is a common law claim for damages which is subject to a defence of mitigation.
- Given the way the accused conducted his defence, and the evidence, we do not think that any miscarriage of justice has occurred in this particular case.
- Truth is a defence for libel; civil suits are decided on the balance of probability, not beyond reasonable doubt.
- It is clear law that in any context in which consent of the injured party is a defence to what would otherwise be a crime or a civil wrong, the consent must be real.
- In defamation the falsity of the libel or slander is presumed; but justification is a complete defence.
- If successful such a defence leaves the third party liable to conviction on the basis of strict liability.
- But the Crown may just decide to go ahead and prosecute for murder, which itself allows the accused a defence of insanity that can lead to acquittal.
- So in one sense there would be very few defamation cases where a defence of qualified privilege could be raised.
- Automatism is often regarded as a defence to crime rather than as an essential component of criminal conduct.
- It is clear from the cases that the breach by the plaintiff is a complete defence to a claim that the defendant failed to perform its promise.
- The defendant has entered a substantive defence pleading justification and qualified privilege.
- One of these standards is that an accused person must be given full opportunity to present his defence.
- Their second defence is that they were trying to prevent a crime, a defence allowed under the Criminal Law Act 1967.
- The defendant shall then be invited to respond by presenting his defence and may also call witnesses in support.
- Duress has been recognised as a general defence to all crimes except treason and murder.
Synonyms
rebuttal, denial
1. 2.1usually the defensetreated as singular or plural One or more defendants and the counsel in a trial.
  the defense requested more time to prepare their case
  被告方要求有更多的时间来准备他们的案子。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The judge also left provocation to the jury, though the defence did not request this.
  At the request of the defence, jurors considered a murder charge only.
  He was then cross-examined by counsel for the defence.
  At the request of the defence, she asked the police to obtain a forensic test of some evidence.
  He pleaded not guilty, and reporting restrictions were lifted at the defence's request.
  The fact is that it is not for the defence to have to request the prosecution to serve its evidence.
  But counsel for the defence did say that he did want a special verdict even though there were some perhaps equivocal remarks in relation to it.
  George had been due back in court yesterday, but the defence and prosecution requested an adjournment until February 1st.
  Later on the same day, the required documentation was sent by the plaintiff's solicitor to defence counsel.
  A second post-mortem has been carried out at the request of the defence and her body has now been released.
  I can foresee Counsel for the defence making this point and nullifying my evidence.
  Requests by the defence to allow the three men to leave the country on security grounds pending this appeal have been denied.
  At the request of the defence it was searched at the beginning of the trial.
  Advocate Amin Solkar and Advocate Saeed Azami are the defence counsels in the case.
  Although it heard the applicant on various issues, it did not rehear the witnesses, and the defence made no request that it should.
  The magistrates agreed to the defence counsel's application for the defendants' costs to be taxed and paid out of central funds.
  They were going to be told that in no uncertain way, in effect, by both counsel, the defence needing to respond to the way in which the Crown would properly put the case.
  Meanwhile, at this week's court session the judge allowed the defence to provide a new experts report from specialists chosen by the Bulgarians.
  He would then step down as counsel and become the hostile witness for the defence.
  In that fax, the Crown transmitted the defence request for disclosure of the audiotape and the booking videotape.
3(in sports) the action or role of defending one's goal against the opposition.
（体育用语）防守
we played solid defense
Example sentencesExamples
- Cochin Port Trust did not click as a team and ICF played a fast and neat game, but it needs taller players to survive in defence.
- He is the most consistent player on defense, and the team can't afford to lose him.
- In defence Kirkby looked solid thanks to their experienced and physical back four.
- Weak play on defense and special teams have made it difficult to be patient with the running game.
- A lot of players won't play defense [if they're not scoring].
- Good goal keeping and a solid defence prevented Oakworth getting an equaliser.
- In defence Ilkley were largely solid and Ashton, Mark Houlston David Taylor and Beaumont all had good games.
- Their defense played a huge role in helping them reach the playoffs for the third time in Edwards' four seasons.
- The White Sox usually rank near the bottom of the league in team defense but have reversed that trend.
- The Colombia goalkeeper marshalled a defence that conceded 21 goals in 34 league games.
1. 3.1the defense The players in a team who defend the goal.
  防守队员
  Example sentencesExamples
  Classic threatened but could not break down a stubborn Leopards defence denying the home team a sniff at goal.
  At the back, Robert Raeside is a key player in a defence that has only conceded nine goals.
  It wins with a dominating defense and flawless special teams, timing and chutzpah.
  Ben Greenhow got in behind the defence for the home team's best chance before the break, but powered his shot wide.
  It purely comes down to the players - defending is not just about the defence, it requires the whole team to make an effort.
  He always blames the defence when the team is not doing well.
  Yass attacked time and again and the defence of the team was tested, however, they stood firm and held the line.
  The very sight of a player running through the defence holding the stick in one hand and guiding the ball throughout as if it was glued to the stick is something to behold.
  This inevitably put the defence under pressure and this eventually led to York's second goal.
  Part of the dismal run is the team's porous defence which has conceded an incredible 52 goals in 29 matches.
  Stam played, and against a modest team United's defence conceded two goals.
  The ball went to Bell who weaved his way through the defence to give his team a converted try.
  And they can count on their defense and special teams to score only so many touchdowns.
  After their early progress, Charlton were finding it difficult to get out of their own half and relieve some pressure on the defence.
  The player is capable of mesmerizing any team's defence on his good day.
  There was however much to admire in the performance of the team as a whole with the defence apart from the goals turning in a committed wholehearted performance.
  The team will depend on several aging players to improve a defense that slipped last season.
  Could they make the playoffs with this defense or is the team still a year or two away?
  All of a sudden you are attacking with four and it may leave you exposed in midfield and that may be why we are putting more pressure on the defence.
  The Texans pinned their hopes on the defense and special teams, both of which came through in a big way.

Phrases

defense in depth

The arrangement of defensive lines or fortifications so that they can defend each other.
纵深防御（尤指敌人侵犯时防御线或阵地可互相协防）
Example sentencesExamples
- In the 1720s, the strategic military forces were concentrated around Moscow, able to deploy to any theater, while a series of fortified lines were constructed along the outer perimeters to provide a defense in depth.
- This option strengthens the nation's maritime shield by revitalizing the full range of capabilities that provide ‘maritime defense in depth.’
- It has been claimed that fortified defence lines, supported by defence in depth, were an outmoded concept in the face of a warfare of movement.
- Meanwhile, an attempt by the military command to organize multi-layered defense in depth, patterned after the Soviet model built on the Kursk Bulge in 1943, proved ineffectual.
- It would provide defense in depth, with light screening forces located in a forward area and most forces concentrated close to key potential targets.
- He must then establish a defence in depth housed on an engagement area that will not be visible in daylight until 30 minutes after the expected enemy attack.
- An increased power of strikes delivered by the troops on the offensive forced the armies to switch from archipelago defense to total integrated defense in depth that balanced the sides’ fighting possibilities to a certain extent.
- As the Stalin Line had been largely dismantled, there was no defence in depth.
- The Germans were using new tactics of defence in depth developed in the west, and the Russian offensive ground to a halt with appalling casualties.
- The land allowed for defense in depth and could also serve as a bargaining tool for peace treaties when the fighting stopped.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French defens, from late Latin defensum (neuter), defensa (feminine), past participles of defendere ‘defend’.

词汇	defence
释义	Definition of defence in English: defence (US defense) noun dɪˈfɛns 1mass noun The action of defending from or resisting attack. 防卫，保卫 methods of defence against this kind of attack she came to the defence of the eccentric professor 她开始为那个古怪教授辩护了。 he spoke in defence of a disciplined approach 他为遵守纪律的做法作辩护。 Example sentencesExamples At our meeting, Mr. Hansen presented a number of rationales in defence of the proposed increase in holding capacity. It is important that people support this case financially so that a precedent in defence of our rights can be established. But we need to go much further in defence of freedom. There's a danger that this stand in defence of reason could be subsumed by some of the other unreasonable trends of our time. As in America, the citizens' militia was an integral part of a patriot ideology that extolled the right of a free people to bear arms in defence of liberty. Were they standing firm in defence of our traditional country sports? Unlike the police, they act only in defence of private places. At present, the law allows homeowners to use only ‘reasonable force’ in defence of themselves and their homes. The first tablet was unveiled in the Parish Church some months ago and is a memorial to the brave fellows who lost their lives in defence of their country's interests. The county court upheld her suspension, and at the end of November the state's supreme court refused to hear the case she had lodged in defence of free speech. We will match their determination with our own; we will be as resolute as they are fanatical; as strong in defence of good as they are hell-bent on doing evil. The defendant was taking the moral high ground by volunteering for imprisonment in defence of his position. Surely that is enough reason for our elected representatives to act in defence of our safety? One player is not going to score all the goals, be the toughest player, play defense and stop the puck. This poses an important test for those of us who want to make a consistent stand in defence of liberties during the second term. She was adamant that her brother had fallen in defence of our two countries, the land of his birth and England, the land of his ancestors. As in sport, T.J. was always ready to stand his ground in defence of his sincerely held beliefs. It is a battle in defence of reason and objectivity, the very basis of all scientific enquiry. All they were doing was acting in their own defence and in defence of each other. My article was rather a statement not just in my own defence, but in defence of the whole tradition of the kind of fiction that I belong to. Synonyms protection, shielding, safeguarding, guarding security, fortification, cover, shelter, screen, resistance, deterrent vindication, justification, support, advocacy, approval, endorsement, promotion apology, apologia, explanation, explication, excuse, extenuation, exoneration, palliation 1.1count noun An instance of defending a title or seat in a contest or election. （竞赛中的）卫冕；（选举中的）保住席位 his first title defence against Jones 他对琼斯的首场卫冕赛。 Example sentencesExamples Hopkins has earned his status as one of the all-time middleweight greats by remaining unbeaten through world title defences spanning over a decade. Gulliver has set herself high standards and will be sure to make a resolute defence of her title and the Grand Slam. Artur, you are one of boxing's longest reigning champions with 17 title defenses. The home-crowd advantage should lead the Canadian women to a successful defence of the title. Better still, Glasgow should now recognise the man who has now stretched his Scottish record of world title defences to seven. And, of course, Mike and Kitty are the proud possessors of Jim's Lonsdale Belt won for those successful defences on his British title. His major targets for 2004 are the state and national titles and a defence of the zone titles. He will also equal Jim Watt's record of four successful title defences. Five of his title defences have come against last weeks opponent or against Joichiro Tatsuyoshi from whom he won the title. Nevertheless, eight consecutive title defences over the following two years put paid to any suggestion that Ali was not a worthy champion. Between the two they've made 42 title defenses. Shabaani will be making a first defence of the title he won by a stoppage of Ferid Jeddau in Italy this year to improve his unbeaten fight record to 15 fights. His seven-year reign and 19 successful title defences constitute a record for the 115-pound division. But they are not harbouring thoughts that they will have an easy defence of the title. Only one of his 7 title defenses have gone the distance. Goosen warmed up for next week's US Masters with an admirable defence of the title. Two title defences on home soil preceded the launch of McGuigan in Las Vegas, outdoors at Caesars Palace. Fast forward to the present day and it turns out that the current European Championships are staging a whole host of title defences. He hints that his place in the pantheon is not yet secure, though Saturday's contest will extend to eight his record of world title defences. On top of that he made 20 consecutive title defenses during his seven year reign as heavyweight champion, only Joe Louis made more with 25. 1.2 Military measures or resources for protecting a country. 国防，防御 the minister of defence 国防部长。 as modifier defence policy Example sentencesExamples Most American defense planners naturally consider military predominance to be a major strength. The appropriate metaphor is no longer that of traditional military defense or even police protection. Yet what opportunities were lost to a free France and Britain and the Low Countries before 1940 to re-arm and negotiate military defense strategies? He encouraged members to increase interaction with civilians to gain their support for the nation's defense policy and military build-up plans. An upsurge of regular exchange visits between the top defense and military leaderships of the two countries followed. Although Russia's defence minister had recommended military action, most of the generals were against it. In the case of air defense or offensive military equipment, waiting until friendly forces are engaged is too late to confirm disablement. Those who formulate defense policy and military strategy must learn to see beyond the immediate and the obvious. Technology will continue to be pervasive in national defense and warfare. But military defense that protected only one state, or a small group of states, still is a public good. Even now each state, moreover, seeks to get ahead of other states as it deals with its military and defense problems. But this does not apply for military or defence operations or where the Council unanimously decides otherwise. Does active military involvement in defense policymaking actually threaten civilian control? The general is also the prime minister and defense minister in the military government. It also covers the more general matters of defence policy and strategy and military planning and intelligence. The gap is a function of demographics, strategy, defense spending, and military policy. Military and defence issues are peripheral to the Nice Treaty, it has argued. Differences in population growth create fundamental trends that influence military strategy and defence policy. In the nuclear world deterrence became not merely an element of defence and military strategy, but its defining feature. We owe no less to the well-being of our nation's defense system and the military profession. Synonyms armaments, weapons, weaponry, arms, military resources/measures the military, the army, the navy, the air force deterrence 1.3 A means of protecting something from attack. 保卫，防御 wire netting is the best defence against rabbits 铁丝网是防卫野兔的最佳方法。 Example sentencesExamples The telephone survey of some 1,000 companies found that firewalls were the main line of defence against hackers for most companies. The main defence against them is protective clothing - gas masks and special suits made of rubber or treated synthetic cloth. In woody plants, carbon-based chemical compounds such as phenolics and terpenes comprise the main chemical defence. But as the disease spread out of control, authorities switched to vaccinations as the main form of defense, he added. Goannas use a sideswipe with their heavy tail as their main weapon of defence and have been known to break the leg of a pursuing dog. It coincides roughly with a series of military bases that form the main federal line of defense for South Texas. The fort was built in 1793 under John Simcoe and was Toronto's main defence against an army of mindless marauders in 1812. With its blue back and silver flanks the garfish is well camouflaged, but its main anti-predator defence is its turn of speed. Warrick said the Turks used the pine logs to cover their trenches in defence against the attacking Australians. His study identified a variety of ways that a bank employee could defeat the main line of defence in the central security system guarding PIN numbers. However, the main Japanese defense on Mount Tapotchau remained. Acquired immunity is the main physiological mechanism of defense available to vertebrates against parasites. Your main defense against them is billions of acidophilus bacteria, your ‘good’ intestinal flora. In between dodging the baddies, Lafcadia helps an old blind woman cross a river and meets up with a young thief, whose main line of defense is a pot of chili pepper - the original pepper spray. Everyone at the barrier, considered by Bogside people to be their main line of defence, was either dead or wounded. 1.4defences Fortifications or barriers against attack. 防御工事 coastal defences 海岸防御工事。 Example sentencesExamples You did not just sit behind your defences and let the attack overwhelm you: you fired back. The Romans also developed tunnelling for military purposes, either by breaking through behind enemy defences or by undermining fortifications to cause their collapse. He pronounced military defences ready for a potential missile attack, but said the risks of such a strike were slim. The goal was to destroy the enemy's will to fight by demonstrating our superiority and ability to attack into their strongpoint defenses in and around the city at will. In the first six months of 1944 Rommel strongly reinforced the defences and placed obstacles on all large beaches. Outside the main defences lay large outworks such as the Terra Nova and Fort William. These defences the Allied armies felt compelled to attack. Synonyms barricade, fortification, bulwark, buttress, fortress, fastness, keep, rampart, outpost, bastion 2The case presented by or on behalf of the party accused of a crime or being sued in a civil lawsuit. 申诉 the farmer's defence was that he intended only to wound the thief Example sentencesExamples If successful such a defence leaves the third party liable to conviction on the basis of strict liability. The defendant shall then be invited to respond by presenting his defence and may also call witnesses in support. But the Crown may just decide to go ahead and prosecute for murder, which itself allows the accused a defence of insanity that can lead to acquittal. Others suggested that he was at fault for trying to present an alibi defense. It is clear law that in any context in which consent of the injured party is a defence to what would otherwise be a crime or a civil wrong, the consent must be real. One of these standards is that an accused person must be given full opportunity to present his defence. Given the way the accused conducted his defence, and the evidence, we do not think that any miscarriage of justice has occurred in this particular case. It may be said that there is an evidentiary onus on an accused person in raising a defence of alibi. The only defence remaining alive at present is, therefore, I suggest, the disputed decision about qualifying privilege. The defendant has entered a substantive defence pleading justification and qualified privilege. Duress has been recognised as a general defence to all crimes except treason and murder. Automatism is often regarded as a defence to crime rather than as an essential component of criminal conduct. So in one sense there would be very few defamation cases where a defence of qualified privilege could be raised. Their second defence is that they were trying to prevent a crime, a defence allowed under the Criminal Law Act 1967. This is a common law claim for damages which is subject to a defence of mitigation. It is clear from the cases that the breach by the plaintiff is a complete defence to a claim that the defendant failed to perform its promise. It is a defence for an accused person to prove that his conduct was reasonable in the circumstances of the case. In defamation the falsity of the libel or slander is presumed; but justification is a complete defence. Truth is a defence for libel; civil suits are decided on the balance of probability, not beyond reasonable doubt. In its defence the Third Party has admitted liability by the defendant but denies any obligation for contribution or indemnity. Synonyms rebuttal, denial vindication, explanation, mitigation, justification, rationalization, excuse, alibi, reason plea, pleading testimony, declaration, case 2.1the defencetreated as singular or plural The counsel for the defendant in a lawsuit. the defence requested more time to prepare their case 被告方要求有更多的时间来准备他们的案子。 Example sentencesExamples He pleaded not guilty, and reporting restrictions were lifted at the defence's request. But counsel for the defence did say that he did want a special verdict even though there were some perhaps equivocal remarks in relation to it. At the request of the defence, she asked the police to obtain a forensic test of some evidence. He was then cross-examined by counsel for the defence. The judge also left provocation to the jury, though the defence did not request this. George had been due back in court yesterday, but the defence and prosecution requested an adjournment until February 1st. A second post-mortem has been carried out at the request of the defence and her body has now been released. In that fax, the Crown transmitted the defence request for disclosure of the audiotape and the booking videotape. Although it heard the applicant on various issues, it did not rehear the witnesses, and the defence made no request that it should. He would then step down as counsel and become the hostile witness for the defence. At the request of the defence, jurors considered a murder charge only. The fact is that it is not for the defence to have to request the prosecution to serve its evidence. The magistrates agreed to the defence counsel's application for the defendants' costs to be taxed and paid out of central funds. I can foresee Counsel for the defence making this point and nullifying my evidence. At the request of the defence it was searched at the beginning of the trial. Later on the same day, the required documentation was sent by the plaintiff's solicitor to defence counsel. They were going to be told that in no uncertain way, in effect, by both counsel, the defence needing to respond to the way in which the Crown would properly put the case. Advocate Amin Solkar and Advocate Saeed Azami are the defence counsels in the case. Meanwhile, at this week's court session the judge allowed the defence to provide a new experts report from specialists chosen by the Bulgarians. Requests by the defence to allow the three men to leave the country on security grounds pending this appeal have been denied. 3(in sport) the action or role of defending one's goal or wicket against the opposition. （体育用语）防守 Wolves were pressed back into defence 狼队被逼退回防守。 Example sentencesExamples Their defense played a huge role in helping them reach the playoffs for the third time in Edwards' four seasons. Cochin Port Trust did not click as a team and ICF played a fast and neat game, but it needs taller players to survive in defence. In defence Ilkley were largely solid and Ashton, Mark Houlston David Taylor and Beaumont all had good games. Weak play on defense and special teams have made it difficult to be patient with the running game. A lot of players won't play defense [if they're not scoring]. He is the most consistent player on defense, and the team can't afford to lose him. In defence Kirkby looked solid thanks to their experienced and physical back four. The Colombia goalkeeper marshalled a defence that conceded 21 goals in 34 league games. Good goal keeping and a solid defence prevented Oakworth getting an equaliser. The White Sox usually rank near the bottom of the league in team defense but have reversed that trend. 3.1the defence The players in a team who defend the goal. 防守队员 despite heavy pressure the defence was coping well Ford returns to United's defence count noun dribbling through defences Example sentencesExamples And they can count on their defense and special teams to score only so many touchdowns. It wins with a dominating defense and flawless special teams, timing and chutzpah. After their early progress, Charlton were finding it difficult to get out of their own half and relieve some pressure on the defence. The team will depend on several aging players to improve a defense that slipped last season. Could they make the playoffs with this defense or is the team still a year or two away? This inevitably put the defence under pressure and this eventually led to York's second goal. All of a sudden you are attacking with four and it may leave you exposed in midfield and that may be why we are putting more pressure on the defence. Classic threatened but could not break down a stubborn Leopards defence denying the home team a sniff at goal. Part of the dismal run is the team's porous defence which has conceded an incredible 52 goals in 29 matches. There was however much to admire in the performance of the team as a whole with the defence apart from the goals turning in a committed wholehearted performance. The ball went to Bell who weaved his way through the defence to give his team a converted try. Stam played, and against a modest team United's defence conceded two goals. At the back, Robert Raeside is a key player in a defence that has only conceded nine goals. The Texans pinned their hopes on the defense and special teams, both of which came through in a big way. Yass attacked time and again and the defence of the team was tested, however, they stood firm and held the line. He always blames the defence when the team is not doing well. The player is capable of mesmerizing any team's defence on his good day. The very sight of a player running through the defence holding the stick in one hand and guiding the ball throughout as if it was glued to the stick is something to behold. Ben Greenhow got in behind the defence for the home team's best chance before the break, but powered his shot wide. It purely comes down to the players - defending is not just about the defence, it requires the whole team to make an effort. Phrases defence in depth The arrangement of defensive lines or fortifications so that they can defend each other. 纵深防御（尤指敌人侵犯时防御线或阵地可互相协防） Example sentencesExamples It would provide defense in depth, with light screening forces located in a forward area and most forces concentrated close to key potential targets. It has been claimed that fortified defence lines, supported by defence in depth, were an outmoded concept in the face of a warfare of movement. Meanwhile, an attempt by the military command to organize multi-layered defense in depth, patterned after the Soviet model built on the Kursk Bulge in 1943, proved ineffectual. An increased power of strikes delivered by the troops on the offensive forced the armies to switch from archipelago defense to total integrated defense in depth that balanced the sides’ fighting possibilities to a certain extent. As the Stalin Line had been largely dismantled, there was no defence in depth. He must then establish a defence in depth housed on an engagement area that will not be visible in daylight until 30 minutes after the expected enemy attack. The land allowed for defense in depth and could also serve as a bargaining tool for peace treaties when the fighting stopped. The Germans were using new tactics of defence in depth developed in the west, and the Russian offensive ground to a halt with appalling casualties. This option strengthens the nation's maritime shield by revitalizing the full range of capabilities that provide ‘maritime defense in depth.’ In the 1720s, the strategic military forces were concentrated around Moscow, able to deploy to any theater, while a series of fortified lines were constructed along the outer perimeters to provide a defense in depth. Origin Middle English: from Old French defens, from late Latin defensum (neuter), defensa (feminine), past participles of defendere 'defend'. fence from Middle English: The words fence and fend (Middle English) were originally shortenings of defence and defend (both Middle English), which came from Latin defendere ‘ward off, guard’. Use of fence for ‘railing’ developed early. Association with the art of fencing arose in the late 16th century. noun.1 phr. Definition of defense in US English: defense (British defence) noun 1The action of defending from or resisting attack. 防卫，保卫 she came to the defense of the eccentric professor 她开始为那个古怪教授辩护了。 he spoke in defense of a disciplined approach 他为遵守纪律的做法作辩护。 they relied on missiles for the country's defense 他们依靠导弹进行国家防卫。 Example sentencesExamples Surely that is enough reason for our elected representatives to act in defence of our safety? My article was rather a statement not just in my own defence, but in defence of the whole tradition of the kind of fiction that I belong to. At our meeting, Mr. Hansen presented a number of rationales in defence of the proposed increase in holding capacity. The first tablet was unveiled in the Parish Church some months ago and is a memorial to the brave fellows who lost their lives in defence of their country's interests. Unlike the police, they act only in defence of private places. As in sport, T.J. was always ready to stand his ground in defence of his sincerely held beliefs. At present, the law allows homeowners to use only ‘reasonable force’ in defence of themselves and their homes. There's a danger that this stand in defence of reason could be subsumed by some of the other unreasonable trends of our time. All they were doing was acting in their own defence and in defence of each other. The county court upheld her suspension, and at the end of November the state's supreme court refused to hear the case she had lodged in defence of free speech. Were they standing firm in defence of our traditional country sports? It is important that people support this case financially so that a precedent in defence of our rights can be established. She was adamant that her brother had fallen in defence of our two countries, the land of his birth and England, the land of his ancestors. As in America, the citizens' militia was an integral part of a patriot ideology that extolled the right of a free people to bear arms in defence of liberty. The defendant was taking the moral high ground by volunteering for imprisonment in defence of his position. But we need to go much further in defence of freedom. This poses an important test for those of us who want to make a consistent stand in defence of liberties during the second term. One player is not going to score all the goals, be the toughest player, play defense and stop the puck. We will match their determination with our own; we will be as resolute as they are fanatical; as strong in defence of good as they are hell-bent on doing evil. It is a battle in defence of reason and objectivity, the very basis of all scientific enquiry. Synonyms protection, shielding, safeguarding, guarding vindication, justification, support, advocacy, approval, endorsement, promotion 1.1 An instance of defending a title or seat in a contest or election. （竞赛中的）卫冕；（选举中的）保住席位 his first title defense against Jones 他对琼斯的首场卫冕赛。 Example sentencesExamples Gulliver has set herself high standards and will be sure to make a resolute defence of her title and the Grand Slam. He will also equal Jim Watt's record of four successful title defences. Nevertheless, eight consecutive title defences over the following two years put paid to any suggestion that Ali was not a worthy champion. He hints that his place in the pantheon is not yet secure, though Saturday's contest will extend to eight his record of world title defences. And, of course, Mike and Kitty are the proud possessors of Jim's Lonsdale Belt won for those successful defences on his British title. His major targets for 2004 are the state and national titles and a defence of the zone titles. Hopkins has earned his status as one of the all-time middleweight greats by remaining unbeaten through world title defences spanning over a decade. Between the two they've made 42 title defenses. His seven-year reign and 19 successful title defences constitute a record for the 115-pound division. Shabaani will be making a first defence of the title he won by a stoppage of Ferid Jeddau in Italy this year to improve his unbeaten fight record to 15 fights. Goosen warmed up for next week's US Masters with an admirable defence of the title. Fast forward to the present day and it turns out that the current European Championships are staging a whole host of title defences. But they are not harbouring thoughts that they will have an easy defence of the title. The home-crowd advantage should lead the Canadian women to a successful defence of the title. Two title defences on home soil preceded the launch of McGuigan in Las Vegas, outdoors at Caesars Palace. Only one of his 7 title defenses have gone the distance. Better still, Glasgow should now recognise the man who has now stretched his Scottish record of world title defences to seven. Artur, you are one of boxing's longest reigning champions with 17 title defenses. On top of that he made 20 consecutive title defenses during his seven year reign as heavyweight champion, only Joe Louis made more with 25. Five of his title defences have come against last weeks opponent or against Joichiro Tatsuyoshi from whom he won the title. 1.2 Military measures or resources for protecting a country. 国防，防御 the minister of defense 国防部长。 as modifier defense policy Example sentencesExamples Does active military involvement in defense policymaking actually threaten civilian control? Although Russia's defence minister had recommended military action, most of the generals were against it. It also covers the more general matters of defence policy and strategy and military planning and intelligence. Differences in population growth create fundamental trends that influence military strategy and defence policy. Military and defence issues are peripheral to the Nice Treaty, it has argued. But this does not apply for military or defence operations or where the Council unanimously decides otherwise. In the case of air defense or offensive military equipment, waiting until friendly forces are engaged is too late to confirm disablement. In the nuclear world deterrence became not merely an element of defence and military strategy, but its defining feature. An upsurge of regular exchange visits between the top defense and military leaderships of the two countries followed. Those who formulate defense policy and military strategy must learn to see beyond the immediate and the obvious. Even now each state, moreover, seeks to get ahead of other states as it deals with its military and defense problems. He encouraged members to increase interaction with civilians to gain their support for the nation's defense policy and military build-up plans. The appropriate metaphor is no longer that of traditional military defense or even police protection. The gap is a function of demographics, strategy, defense spending, and military policy. Technology will continue to be pervasive in national defense and warfare. We owe no less to the well-being of our nation's defense system and the military profession. Most American defense planners naturally consider military predominance to be a major strength. The general is also the prime minister and defense minister in the military government. But military defense that protected only one state, or a small group of states, still is a public good. Yet what opportunities were lost to a free France and Britain and the Low Countries before 1940 to re-arm and negotiate military defense strategies? Synonyms armaments, weapons, weaponry, arms, military measures, military resources 1.3 A means of protecting something from attack. 保卫，防御 education is the best defense against tyranny 铁丝网是防卫野兔的最佳方法。 Example sentencesExamples Goannas use a sideswipe with their heavy tail as their main weapon of defence and have been known to break the leg of a pursuing dog. In woody plants, carbon-based chemical compounds such as phenolics and terpenes comprise the main chemical defence. It coincides roughly with a series of military bases that form the main federal line of defense for South Texas. However, the main Japanese defense on Mount Tapotchau remained. The telephone survey of some 1,000 companies found that firewalls were the main line of defence against hackers for most companies. Acquired immunity is the main physiological mechanism of defense available to vertebrates against parasites. Warrick said the Turks used the pine logs to cover their trenches in defence against the attacking Australians. In between dodging the baddies, Lafcadia helps an old blind woman cross a river and meets up with a young thief, whose main line of defense is a pot of chili pepper - the original pepper spray. The main defence against them is protective clothing - gas masks and special suits made of rubber or treated synthetic cloth. But as the disease spread out of control, authorities switched to vaccinations as the main form of defense, he added. With its blue back and silver flanks the garfish is well camouflaged, but its main anti-predator defence is its turn of speed. The fort was built in 1793 under John Simcoe and was Toronto's main defence against an army of mindless marauders in 1812. His study identified a variety of ways that a bank employee could defeat the main line of defence in the central security system guarding PIN numbers. Everyone at the barrier, considered by Bogside people to be their main line of defence, was either dead or wounded. Your main defense against them is billions of acidophilus bacteria, your ‘good’ intestinal flora. 1.4defenses Fortifications or barriers against attack. 防御工事 coastal defenses 海岸防御工事。 Example sentencesExamples Outside the main defences lay large outworks such as the Terra Nova and Fort William. The goal was to destroy the enemy's will to fight by demonstrating our superiority and ability to attack into their strongpoint defenses in and around the city at will. The Romans also developed tunnelling for military purposes, either by breaking through behind enemy defences or by undermining fortifications to cause their collapse. You did not just sit behind your defences and let the attack overwhelm you: you fired back. He pronounced military defences ready for a potential missile attack, but said the risks of such a strike were slim. These defences the Allied armies felt compelled to attack. In the first six months of 1944 Rommel strongly reinforced the defences and placed obstacles on all large beaches. Synonyms barricade, fortification, bulwark, buttress, fortress, fastness, keep, rampart, outpost, bastion 2The case presented by or on behalf of the party being accused or sued in a lawsuit. 申诉 Example sentencesExamples It may be said that there is an evidentiary onus on an accused person in raising a defence of alibi. It is a defence for an accused person to prove that his conduct was reasonable in the circumstances of the case. Others suggested that he was at fault for trying to present an alibi defense. The only defence remaining alive at present is, therefore, I suggest, the disputed decision about qualifying privilege. In its defence the Third Party has admitted liability by the defendant but denies any obligation for contribution or indemnity. This is a common law claim for damages which is subject to a defence of mitigation. Given the way the accused conducted his defence, and the evidence, we do not think that any miscarriage of justice has occurred in this particular case. Truth is a defence for libel; civil suits are decided on the balance of probability, not beyond reasonable doubt. It is clear law that in any context in which consent of the injured party is a defence to what would otherwise be a crime or a civil wrong, the consent must be real. In defamation the falsity of the libel or slander is presumed; but justification is a complete defence. If successful such a defence leaves the third party liable to conviction on the basis of strict liability. But the Crown may just decide to go ahead and prosecute for murder, which itself allows the accused a defence of insanity that can lead to acquittal. So in one sense there would be very few defamation cases where a defence of qualified privilege could be raised. Automatism is often regarded as a defence to crime rather than as an essential component of criminal conduct. It is clear from the cases that the breach by the plaintiff is a complete defence to a claim that the defendant failed to perform its promise. The defendant has entered a substantive defence pleading justification and qualified privilege. One of these standards is that an accused person must be given full opportunity to present his defence. Their second defence is that they were trying to prevent a crime, a defence allowed under the Criminal Law Act 1967. The defendant shall then be invited to respond by presenting his defence and may also call witnesses in support. Duress has been recognised as a general defence to all crimes except treason and murder. Synonyms rebuttal, denial 2.1usually the defensetreated as singular or plural One or more defendants and the counsel in a trial. the defense requested more time to prepare their case 被告方要求有更多的时间来准备他们的案子。 Example sentencesExamples The judge also left provocation to the jury, though the defence did not request this. At the request of the defence, jurors considered a murder charge only. He was then cross-examined by counsel for the defence. At the request of the defence, she asked the police to obtain a forensic test of some evidence. He pleaded not guilty, and reporting restrictions were lifted at the defence's request. The fact is that it is not for the defence to have to request the prosecution to serve its evidence. But counsel for the defence did say that he did want a special verdict even though there were some perhaps equivocal remarks in relation to it. George had been due back in court yesterday, but the defence and prosecution requested an adjournment until February 1st. Later on the same day, the required documentation was sent by the plaintiff's solicitor to defence counsel. A second post-mortem has been carried out at the request of the defence and her body has now been released. I can foresee Counsel for the defence making this point and nullifying my evidence. Requests by the defence to allow the three men to leave the country on security grounds pending this appeal have been denied. At the request of the defence it was searched at the beginning of the trial. Advocate Amin Solkar and Advocate Saeed Azami are the defence counsels in the case. Although it heard the applicant on various issues, it did not rehear the witnesses, and the defence made no request that it should. The magistrates agreed to the defence counsel's application for the defendants' costs to be taxed and paid out of central funds. They were going to be told that in no uncertain way, in effect, by both counsel, the defence needing to respond to the way in which the Crown would properly put the case. Meanwhile, at this week's court session the judge allowed the defence to provide a new experts report from specialists chosen by the Bulgarians. He would then step down as counsel and become the hostile witness for the defence. In that fax, the Crown transmitted the defence request for disclosure of the audiotape and the booking videotape. 3(in sports) the action or role of defending one's goal against the opposition. （体育用语）防守 we played solid defense Example sentencesExamples Cochin Port Trust did not click as a team and ICF played a fast and neat game, but it needs taller players to survive in defence. He is the most consistent player on defense, and the team can't afford to lose him. In defence Kirkby looked solid thanks to their experienced and physical back four. Weak play on defense and special teams have made it difficult to be patient with the running game. A lot of players won't play defense [if they're not scoring]. Good goal keeping and a solid defence prevented Oakworth getting an equaliser. In defence Ilkley were largely solid and Ashton, Mark Houlston David Taylor and Beaumont all had good games. Their defense played a huge role in helping them reach the playoffs for the third time in Edwards' four seasons. The White Sox usually rank near the bottom of the league in team defense but have reversed that trend. The Colombia goalkeeper marshalled a defence that conceded 21 goals in 34 league games. 3.1the defense The players in a team who defend the goal. 防守队员 Example sentencesExamples Classic threatened but could not break down a stubborn Leopards defence denying the home team a sniff at goal. At the back, Robert Raeside is a key player in a defence that has only conceded nine goals. It wins with a dominating defense and flawless special teams, timing and chutzpah. Ben Greenhow got in behind the defence for the home team's best chance before the break, but powered his shot wide. It purely comes down to the players - defending is not just about the defence, it requires the whole team to make an effort. He always blames the defence when the team is not doing well. Yass attacked time and again and the defence of the team was tested, however, they stood firm and held the line. The very sight of a player running through the defence holding the stick in one hand and guiding the ball throughout as if it was glued to the stick is something to behold. This inevitably put the defence under pressure and this eventually led to York's second goal. Part of the dismal run is the team's porous defence which has conceded an incredible 52 goals in 29 matches. Stam played, and against a modest team United's defence conceded two goals. The ball went to Bell who weaved his way through the defence to give his team a converted try. And they can count on their defense and special teams to score only so many touchdowns. After their early progress, Charlton were finding it difficult to get out of their own half and relieve some pressure on the defence. The player is capable of mesmerizing any team's defence on his good day. There was however much to admire in the performance of the team as a whole with the defence apart from the goals turning in a committed wholehearted performance. The team will depend on several aging players to improve a defense that slipped last season. Could they make the playoffs with this defense or is the team still a year or two away? All of a sudden you are attacking with four and it may leave you exposed in midfield and that may be why we are putting more pressure on the defence. The Texans pinned their hopes on the defense and special teams, both of which came through in a big way. Phrases defense in depth The arrangement of defensive lines or fortifications so that they can defend each other. 纵深防御（尤指敌人侵犯时防御线或阵地可互相协防） Example sentencesExamples In the 1720s, the strategic military forces were concentrated around Moscow, able to deploy to any theater, while a series of fortified lines were constructed along the outer perimeters to provide a defense in depth. This option strengthens the nation's maritime shield by revitalizing the full range of capabilities that provide ‘maritime defense in depth.’ It has been claimed that fortified defence lines, supported by defence in depth, were an outmoded concept in the face of a warfare of movement. Meanwhile, an attempt by the military command to organize multi-layered defense in depth, patterned after the Soviet model built on the Kursk Bulge in 1943, proved ineffectual. It would provide defense in depth, with light screening forces located in a forward area and most forces concentrated close to key potential targets. He must then establish a defence in depth housed on an engagement area that will not be visible in daylight until 30 minutes after the expected enemy attack. An increased power of strikes delivered by the troops on the offensive forced the armies to switch from archipelago defense to total integrated defense in depth that balanced the sides’ fighting possibilities to a certain extent. As the Stalin Line had been largely dismantled, there was no defence in depth. The Germans were using new tactics of defence in depth developed in the west, and the Russian offensive ground to a halt with appalling casualties. The land allowed for defense in depth and could also serve as a bargaining tool for peace treaties when the fighting stopped. Origin Middle English: from Old French defens, from late Latin defensum (neuter), defensa (feminine), past participles of defendere ‘defend’. noun.1 phr.
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