defence
gb/dɪfˈɛns/ us/dɪfˈɛns/
A2
Inggris
~ 900
Makna
0 makna
Kata benda
B1
action
1
protection from attack or harm
When you keep someone or something safe from harm or attack.
Pola penggunaan:
in defence of [someone/something]
Kesalahan umum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'defence' with 'offense' in sports contexts; 'defence' refers to preventing the other team from scoring.
Sinonim
protection (A more general term that can refer to physical or non-physical safety.)
Antonim
attack (The opposite action, meaning to try to harm or damage someone or something.)
Kolokasi
self-defence
|in defence of
|national defence
|defence strategy
|defence system
Tema
sports
|law
|security
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- 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.
Kata benda
B2
entity
2
legal argument for innocence
What a lawyer says in court to show the accused person is not guilty.
Pola penggunaan:
the defence argues that [clause]
Kesalahan umum:
Learners may confuse 'defence' with 'defendant'; 'defence' is the argument, while 'defendant' is the person accused.
Sinonim
justification (Focuses on explaining why an action was right or acceptable rather than proving innocence.)
Antonim
prosecution (The side in a trial that tries to prove the accused is guilty.)
Kolokasi
criminal defence
|defence lawyer
|mount a defence
|the right to a defence
Tema
law
|communication
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- 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.
Kata benda
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.
Pola penggunaan:
play in defence
Kesalahan umum:
Learners may confuse 'defence' with 'midfield' in football; 'defence' focuses on stopping attacks near goal.
Sinonim
backline (Used mainly in certain sports like rugby or soccer to describe defensive players.)
Antonim
offense (The part of a team that tries to score points or goals.)
Kolokasi
strong defence
|play in defence
|defence line
|defence tactics
Tema
sports
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- 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.
Kata benda
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.
Sinonim
security (Broader term that can include non-military measures.)
Antonim
invasion (An aggressive entry into a country by armed forces.)
Kolokasi
national defence
|defence budget
|defence forces
Tema
military
|politics
|law
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- The country spends money on defence.
- Defence is important for safety.
- They have strong defence forces.
Tata bahasa
Bentuk kamus
defence
IPA
GB/dɪfˈɛns/
US/dɪfˈɛns/
Suku kata & tekanan
de - fence (2 suku kata)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fence)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: defence
- Variant Spelling: defense
- Plural: defence, defences
Kata terkait
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
Poin penting
- Spelling Variant: defense Noun
Ungkapan
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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- He claimed he hit the attacker in self-defence.
- Learning self-defence can help you feel safer.