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fense
复数形式
defenses
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the measures and actions a country takes to protect itself from military attack or threats
- The nation increased its defense spending in response to regional tensions.
- Air defense systems intercepted the incoming missiles.
- Coastal fortifications are part of the country's defense strategy.
- Cybersecurity is now a crucial aspect of national defense.
- The government unveiled new defense policies last week.
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protection against harm or danger
- Wearing a helmet provides defense against head injuries.
- Immunizations offer defense against infectious diseases.
- Guard dogs are trained for home defense.
- She raised her arms in defense against the sudden splash of water.
- Effective policies provide defense against economic crises.
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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
The defense refers to the players on a team who work to stop the opposing team from scoring. Their job is to protect their goal or area by blocking shots, intercepting passes, and preventing the opposing team from getting close to scoring. Defensive players try to disrupt the offensive team's plays, regain possession of the ball or puck, and force mistakes. The goal of the defense is to keep the other team from scoring points and to give their team a chance to take control of the game.
- 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。
- Our club reorganized its defense after injuries to two starting defenders.
在两名首发后卫受伤后，我们的俱乐部重新组织了防守。
- The defense forced a turnover and quickly transitioned to a counterattack.
防守迫使了一次失误并迅速转为反击。
- In baseball the defense turned a slick double play to end the inning.
在棒球中，防守完成了一次流畅的双杀来结束这一局。
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reasoning presented to support an act, belief, or decision
- His defense of the controversial policy convinced some skeptics.
- The professor presented a defense of his interpretation of the text.
- Philosophers often write defenses of ethical theories.
- The author's defense of the novel's themes appeared in the preface.
- The candidate prepared a defense against accusations of misconduct.
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the person on trial and their legal team representing them in court
- The defense argued that the evidence was insufficient.
- The jury listened carefully to the defense's statements.
- The defense called expert witnesses to support their case.
- Negotiations between the defense and prosecution took hours.
- The defense presented an alternative interpretation of the facts.
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an unconscious psychological process aimed at reducing anxiety linked to instinctive desires or impulses
- Denial is a common defense against uncomfortable truths.
- Projection is a defense people use to attribute their feelings to others.
- Repression is a defense that pushes unpleasant memories out of awareness.
- The therapist identified several defenses the patient used to cope.
- Sublimation channels instinctive desires into socially acceptable behavior.
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a legal case or argument presented by the accused to deny guilt and seek acquittal
- The lawyer prepared the defense carefully for trial.
- The defense claimed the evidence was circumstantial.
- Witnesses were called to support the defense.
- The defense argued that the defendant acted in self-defense.
- The judge considered the defense before delivering a verdict.
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a structure or fortification built to resist attack
- The city built walls as a defense against invaders.
- Moats served as an additional defense around castles.
- The fortress's defense withstood the siege for months.
- Reinforced gates strengthened the town's defense.
- Ancient civilizations invested heavily in city defense.
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an organized group or force tasked with resisting attack or providing protection
- The national defense is responsible for protecting the country's borders.
- Local militias acted as a defense during emergencies.
- The country's defense forces participated in joint military exercises.
- Defense personnel were deployed after the natural disaster.
- The defense unit trained regularly to maintain readiness.
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