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defence

UK
/dɪˈfɛns/
US
/dɪˈfɛns/

Traduzioni

defencenoun
defences
pl
UK
/dɪˈfɛns/
US
/dɪˈfɛns/
The castle's defence was strong enough to withstand the attack.
Защита замка была достаточно сильной, чтобы выдержать атаку.
The country's defence budget has increased significantly.
Бюджет на оборону страны значительно увеличился.
In his defence, he claimed he was not present at the scene.
В своём оправдании он утверждал, что не присутствовал на месте происшествия.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
оборонительная позиция
защитное сооружение
оборонительная стратегия
Sinonimi
protection
safeguard
shield
guard
security
defense
preservation
sustenance
Contrari
attack
offense
defenceadjective
UK
/dɪˈfɛns/
US
/dɪˈfɛns/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., defence policy) to indicate relation to military protection.

Definizioni

defencenoun
The action of defending from or resisting attack.
The castle's defence was strong enough to withstand the siege.
The case presented by or on behalf of the party being accused or sued in a lawsuit.
The lawyer prepared a solid defence for her client.
A means of protecting something from attack.
The country invested heavily in its air defence systems.
The team or players in a sport who are responsible for preventing the opposing team from scoring.
The defence played exceptionally well, preventing any goals in the first half.
The military forces, organisation, and resources of a country considered collectively.
Spending on national defence has risen sharply this year.
An argument or justification put forward to support or protect something from criticism.
In defence of his decision, he cited the long-term benefits.
defenceadjective
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