defence
gb/dɪfˈɛns/ us/dɪfˈɛns/
A2
İngilizce
~ 900
Anlamlar
0 anlam
İsim
B1
action
1
protection from attack or harm
When you keep someone or something safe from harm or attack.
Kullanım kalıbı:
in defence of [someone/something]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse 'defence' with 'offense' in sports contexts; 'defence' refers to preventing the other team from scoring.
Eş anlamlılar
protection (A more general term that can refer to physical or non-physical safety.)
Zıt anlamlılar
attack (The opposite action, meaning to try to harm or damage someone or something.)
Eşdizimler
self-defence
|in defence of
|national defence
|defence strategy
|defence system
Konular
sports
|law
|security
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
İsim
B2
entity
2
legal argument for innocence
What a lawyer says in court to show the accused person is not guilty.
Kullanım kalıbı:
the defence argues that [clause]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners may confuse 'defence' with 'defendant'; 'defence' is the argument, while 'defendant' is the person accused.
Eş anlamlılar
justification (Focuses on explaining why an action was right or acceptable rather than proving innocence.)
Zıt anlamlılar
prosecution (The side in a trial that tries to prove the accused is guilty.)
Eşdizimler
criminal defence
|defence lawyer
|mount a defence
|the right to a defence
Konular
law
|communication
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
İsim
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.
Kullanım kalıbı:
play in defence
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners may confuse 'defence' with 'midfield' in football; 'defence' focuses on stopping attacks near goal.
Eş anlamlılar
backline (Used mainly in certain sports like rugby or soccer to describe defensive players.)
Zıt anlamlılar
offense (The part of a team that tries to score points or goals.)
Eşdizimler
strong defence
|play in defence
|defence line
|defence tactics
Konular
sports
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
İsim
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.
Eş anlamlılar
security (Broader term that can include non-military measures.)
Zıt anlamlılar
invasion (An aggressive entry into a country by armed forces.)
Eşdizimler
national defence
|defence budget
|defence forces
Konular
military
|politics
|law
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- The country spends money on defence.
- Defence is important for safety.
- They have strong defence forces.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
defence
IPA
GB/dɪfˈɛns/
US/dɪfˈɛns/
Heceler ve vurgu
de - fence (2 hece)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fence)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
- Base: defence
- Variant Spelling: defense
- Plural: defence, defences
Kelime ailesi
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
Öne çıkanlar
- Spelling Variant: defense Noun
İfadeler
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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- He claimed he hit the attacker in self-defence.
- Learning self-defence can help you feel safer.