defense
翻譯
防禦, 防守, 辯護
例句
The city's defense against attack was strong.
這座城市對攻擊的防禦很強大。
The team has a very good defense.
這個隊的防守很好。
His lawyer prepared a strong defense.
他的律師準備了有力的辯護。
文法模式
defense against ((sth.)) 對((某事))的防禦 The city's defense against attack was strong.
in defense of ((sb./sth.)) 為((某人/某事))辯護 He spoke in defense of his friend.
a [adjective] defense ((形容詞))的防守 The team has a good defense.
近義詞
同義詞: protection, security, guard; 反義詞: offense, attack
詞源
源自拉丁語“defendere”，意為“避開，保護”。由“de-”（離開）和“-fendere”（打擊）組成。
記憶技巧
想像豎起一道“fence”（柵欄）來“de-fend”（保衛）你的財產。注意拼寫差異：美式英語是“defense”，英式英語是“defence”。