defence
gb/dɪfˈɛns/ us/dɪfˈɛns/
A2
الإنجليزية
~ 900
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم
B1
action
1
protection from attack or harm
When you keep someone or something safe from harm or attack.
نمط الاستخدام:
in defence of [someone/something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'defence' with 'offense' in sports contexts; 'defence' refers to preventing the other team from scoring.
المرادفات
protection (A more general term that can refer to physical or non-physical safety.)
الأضداد
attack (The opposite action, meaning to try to harm or damage someone or something.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
self-defence
|in defence of
|national defence
|defence strategy
|defence system
الموضوعات
sports
|law
|security
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The castle's walls were built for defence against invaders.
- She spoke in defence of her friend.
- The country is increasing its defence budget to improve security.
- Good communication is your best defence against misunderstandings.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The dog is here for defence.
- He ran to his brother's defence.
- The army is for the defence of the country.
- I spoke in defence of my classmate.
اسم
B2
entity
2
legal argument for innocence
What a lawyer says in court to show the accused person is not guilty.
نمط الاستخدام:
the defence argues that [clause]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse 'defence' with 'defendant'; 'defence' is the argument, while 'defendant' is the person accused.
المرادفات
justification (Focuses on explaining why an action was right or acceptable rather than proving innocence.)
الأضداد
prosecution (The side in a trial that tries to prove the accused is guilty.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
criminal defence
|defence lawyer
|mount a defence
|the right to a defence
الموضوعات
law
|communication
أمثلة
- The defence called several witnesses to support their case.
- Her lawyer prepared a strong defence against the charges.
- The judge listened carefully to the defence's arguments.
- In his defence, he claimed he was at home during the incident.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The defence said he did not do it.
- Her defence was that she was at work.
- The defence had three people speak for him.
- The lawyer made a good defence in court.
اسم
A2
entity
3
sports team preventing scoring
The part of a sports team that tries to stop the other team from getting points or goals.
نمط الاستخدام:
play in defence
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse 'defence' with 'midfield' in football; 'defence' focuses on stopping attacks near goal.
المرادفات
backline (Used mainly in certain sports like rugby or soccer to describe defensive players.)
الأضداد
offense (The part of a team that tries to score points or goals.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
strong defence
|play in defence
|defence line
|defence tactics
الموضوعات
sports
أمثلة
- Our team's defence was solid throughout the match.
- He usually plays in defence rather than attack.
- The coach praised the defence for their hard work.
- A weak defence can cost you the game.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- He plays in defence on his football team.
- The team's defence was strong today.
- We need a better defence to win.
- She trains with the defence players.
اسم
technical
B1
entity
4
military protection of a nation
When a country uses its army, navy, or air force to stop enemies from attacking it.
المرادفات
security (Broader term that can include non-military measures.)
الأضداد
invasion (An aggressive entry into a country by armed forces.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
national defence
|defence budget
|defence forces
الموضوعات
military
|politics
|law
أمثلة
- National defence spending has increased this year.
- They discussed strategies for the country's defence against possible threats.
- Defence forces were mobilized after the alert.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The country spends money on defence.
- Defence is important for safety.
- They have strong defence forces.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
defence
IPA
GB/dɪfˈɛns/
US/dɪfˈɛns/
المقاطع والنبر
de - fence (٢ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fence)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
- Base: defence
- Variant Spelling: defense
- Plural: defence, defences
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
defense
noun B1
defences
noun
Related words
defensively
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
defenceless
adjective
defenseless
adjective
Advanced or less common
defensible
adjective
indefensible
adjective
أبرز النقاط
- Spelling Variant: defense Noun
التعبيرات
come to someone's defence
1/kˈʌm tə sˈʌmwˌʌnz dɪfˈɛns/
fixed phrase
helping protect someone from harm/criticism
To help someone by protecting them from being hurt or criticised.
أمثلة
- Several friends came to her defence when she was unfairly blamed.
- He came to my defence during the heated debate.
in defence of
1/ˈɪn dɪfˈɛns əv/
fixed phrase
protecting or supporting someone/something
To say or do something to protect or support someone or something from attack or criticism.
أمثلة
- She spoke in defence of her colleague during the meeting.
- In defence of his actions, he explained the difficult situation he was in.
self-defence
1/sˈɛlf dɪfˈɛns/
fixed phrase
protecting oneself from harm
When you protect yourself from being hurt by another person.
أمثلة
- He claimed he hit the attacker in self-defence.
- Learning self-defence can help you feel safer.