defence
gb/dɪfˈɛns/ us/dɪfˈɛns/
A2
Англійська
~ 900
védelem, védekezés, honvédelem
ІМЕННИК
B1
1
védelem
B1
Модель уживання:
in defence of [someone/something]
The castle's walls were built for defence against invaders.
A várfalakat a támadók elleni védelem céljából építették.
She spoke in defence of her friend.
A barátja védelmében szólalt fel.
The country is increasing its defence budget to improve security.
Good communication is your best defence against misunderstandings.
Навчальні приклади
The dog is here for defence.
A kutya azért van itt, hogy védelmet nyújtson.
He ran to his brother's defence.
A testvére védelmére sietett.
The army is for the defence of the country.
I spoke in defence of my classmate.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'defence' with 'offense' in sports contexts; 'defence' refers to preventing the other team from scoring.
Значення
protection from attack or harm
Словосполучення
self-defence
|in defence of
|national defence
|defence strategy
|defence system
Синоніми
protection (A more general term that can refer to physical or non-physical safety.)
Антоніми
attack (The opposite action, meaning to try to harm or damage someone or something.)
Теми
sports
|law
|security
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
When you keep someone or something safe from harm or attack.
The action of protecting someone or something from attack, criticism, or danger.
ІМЕННИК
B2
2
Модель уживання:
the defence argues that [clause]
The defence called several witnesses to support their case.
A védelem több tanút is felvonultatott az álláspontja alátámasztására.
Her lawyer prepared a strong defence against the charges.
Ügyvédje erős védelmet dolgozott ki a vádakkal szemben.
The judge listened carefully to the defence's arguments.
In his defence, he claimed he was at home during the incident.
Навчальні приклади
The defence said he did not do it.
A védelem azt mondta, hogy nem ő tette.
Her defence was that she was at work.
A védekezése az volt, hogy a munkahelyén volt.
The defence had three people speak for him.
The lawyer made a good defence in court.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'defence' with 'defendant'; 'defence' is the argument, while 'defendant' is the person accused.
Значення
legal argument for innocence
Словосполучення
criminal defence
|defence lawyer
|mount a defence
|the right to a defence
Синоніми
justification (Focuses on explaining why an action was right or acceptable rather than proving innocence.)
Антоніми
prosecution (The side in a trial that tries to prove the accused is guilty.)
Теми
law
|communication
Визначення
What a lawyer says in court to show the accused person is not guilty.
The case presented by or on behalf of the party accused in a court of law to prove they are not guilty.
ІМЕННИК
A2
3
Модель уживання:
play in defence
Our team's defence was solid throughout the match.
Csapatunk védelme az egész mérkőzés alatt stabil volt.
He usually plays in defence rather than attack.
Általában védelemben játszik, nem támadásban.
The coach praised the defence for their hard work.
A weak defence can cost you the game.
Навчальні приклади
He plays in defence on his football team.
A focicsapatában védelemben játszik.
The team's defence was strong today.
A csapat védelme ma erős volt.
We need a better defence to win.
She trains with the defence players.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'defence' with 'midfield' in football; 'defence' focuses on stopping attacks near goal.
Значення
sports team preventing scoring
Словосполучення
strong defence
|play in defence
|defence line
|defence tactics
Синоніми
backline (Used mainly in certain sports like rugby or soccer to describe defensive players.)
Антоніми
offense (The part of a team that tries to score points or goals.)
Теми
sports
Визначення
The part of a sports team that tries to stop the other team from getting points or goals.
The players or actions in a sport whose role is to stop the opposing team from scoring.
ІМЕННИК
B1
TECHNICAL
4
honvédelem
B2
National defence spending has increased this year.
Idén nőttek a honvédelmi kiadások.
They discussed strategies for the country's defence against possible threats.
Az ország esetleges fenyegetésekkel szembeni védelmét szolgáló stratégiákról tárgyaltak.
Defence forces were mobilized after the alert.
Навчальні приклади
The country spends money on defence.
Az ország pénzt költ honvédelemre.
Defence is important for safety.
A honvédelem fontos a biztonság szempontjából.
They have strong defence forces.
Значення
military protection of a nation
Словосполучення
national defence
|defence budget
|defence forces
Синоніми
security (Broader term that can include non-military measures.)
Антоніми
invasion (An aggressive entry into a country by armed forces.)
Теми
military
|politics
|law
Визначення
When a country uses its army, navy, or air force to stop enemies from attacking it.
Military actions and resources used to protect a country from attack.
Граматика
Словникова форма
defence
IPA
GB/dɪfˈɛns/
US/dɪfˈɛns/
Склади й наголос
de - fence (2 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fence)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: defence
- Variant Spelling: defense
- Plural: defence, defences
Споріднені слова
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
Граматичні особливості
- Spelling Variant: defense Noun
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- He claimed he hit the attacker in self-defence.
- Learning self-defence can help you feel safer.