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defence
UK
/dɪˈfɛns/
US
/dɪˈfɛns/
Translations
defences
pl
UK
/dɪˈfɛns/
US
/dɪˈfɛns/
The castle's defence was strong enough to withstand the siege.
La défense du château était assez solide pour résister au siège.
The lawyer prepared a solid defence for her client.
L'avocat a préparé une solide défense pour sa cliente.
The country invested heavily in its air defence systems.
Le pays a beaucoup investi dans ses systèmes de défense aérienne.
The defence played exceptionally well, preventing any goals in the first half.
La défense a très bien joué, empêchant tout but en première mi-temps.
Spending on national defence has risen sharply this year.
Les dépenses consacrées à la défense nationale ont fortement augmenté cette année.
In defence of his decision, he cited the long-term benefits.
À la défense de sa décision, il a invoqué les avantages à long terme.
UK
/dɪˈfɛns/
US
/dɪˈfɛns/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., defence policy) to indicate relation to military protection.
Definitions
The castle's defence was strong enough to withstand the siege.
The lawyer prepared a solid defence for her client.
The country invested heavily in its air defence systems.
The defence played exceptionally well, preventing any goals in the first half.
Spending on national defence has risen sharply this year.
In defence of his decision, he cited the long-term benefits.