defense
Significado: The action of protecting someone or something from attack; also spelled 'defence' in British English
Defence (British spelling) or defense (American spelling) refers to protection from attack or harm. It's used in military contexts, sports (defending a goal or title), legal contexts (the defence team in court), and general protection. The Ministry of Defence oversees the UK's armed forces.
Ejemplos
- The country spent billions on defence last year. 该国去年在国防上花费了数十亿。El país gastó miles de millones en defensa el año pasado.その国は昨年、防衛に数十億を費やしました。그 나라는 작년에 국방에 수십억을 지출했습니다.
- In her defence, she didn't know the rules had changed. 为她辩护的是,她不知道规则已经改变了。En su defensa, ella no sabía que las reglas habían cambiado.彼女の弁護として言えば、彼女はルールが変わったことを知りませんでした。그녀를 변호하자면, 그녀는 규칙이 바뀐 것을 몰랐습니다.
- The team's defence was outstanding throughout the match. 球队的防守在整场比赛中都非常出色。La defensa del equipo fue sobresaliente durante todo el partido.チームのディフェンスは試合を通して素晴らしかったです。팀의 수비는 경기 내내 뛰어났습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old French 'defense', from Latin 'defensa' meaning 'protection', from 'defendere' (to ward off), from 'de-' (from, away) and 'fendere' (to strike, push). Related to 'fence' and 'offend'.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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