defence
gb/dɪfˈɛns/ us/dɪfˈɛns/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 900
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B1
action
1
protection from attack or harm
When you keep someone or something safe from harm or attack.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
in defence of [someone/something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'defence' with 'offense' in sports contexts; 'defence' refers to preventing the other team from scoring.
Συνώνυμα
protection (A more general term that can refer to physical or non-physical safety.)
Αντώνυμα
attack (The opposite action, meaning to try to harm or damage someone or something.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
self-defence
|in defence of
|national defence
|defence strategy
|defence system
Θέματα
sports
|law
|security
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
entity
2
legal argument for innocence
What a lawyer says in court to show the accused person is not guilty.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the defence argues that [clause]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'defence' with 'defendant'; 'defence' is the argument, while 'defendant' is the person accused.
Συνώνυμα
justification (Focuses on explaining why an action was right or acceptable rather than proving innocence.)
Αντώνυμα
prosecution (The side in a trial that tries to prove the accused is guilty.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
criminal defence
|defence lawyer
|mount a defence
|the right to a defence
Θέματα
law
|communication
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Ουσιαστικό
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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
play in defence
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'defence' with 'midfield' in football; 'defence' focuses on stopping attacks near goal.
Συνώνυμα
backline (Used mainly in certain sports like rugby or soccer to describe defensive players.)
Αντώνυμα
offense (The part of a team that tries to score points or goals.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
strong defence
|play in defence
|defence line
|defence tactics
Θέματα
sports
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Ουσιαστικό
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.
Συνώνυμα
security (Broader term that can include non-military measures.)
Αντώνυμα
invasion (An aggressive entry into a country by armed forces.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
national defence
|defence budget
|defence forces
Θέματα
military
|politics
|law
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The country spends money on defence.
- Defence is important for safety.
- They have strong defence forces.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
defence
IPA
GB/dɪfˈɛns/
US/dɪfˈɛns/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
de - fence (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fence)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: defence
- Variant Spelling: defense
- Plural: defence, defences
Οικογένεια λέξεων
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
Κύρια σημεία
- Spelling Variant: defense Noun
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- He claimed he hit the attacker in self-defence.
- Learning self-defence can help you feel safer.