defence
gb/dɪfˈɛns/ us/dɪfˈɛns/
A2
Англійська
~ 900
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
B1
action
1
protection from attack or harm
When you keep someone or something safe from harm or attack.
Модель уживання:
in defence of [someone/something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'defence' with 'offense' in sports contexts; 'defence' refers to preventing the other team from scoring.
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.)
Словосполучення
self-defence
|in defence of
|national defence
|defence strategy
|defence system
Теми
sports
|law
|security
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Іменник
B2
entity
2
legal argument for innocence
What a lawyer says in court to show the accused person is not guilty.
Модель уживання:
the defence argues that [clause]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'defence' with 'defendant'; 'defence' is the argument, while 'defendant' is the person accused.
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.)
Словосполучення
criminal defence
|defence lawyer
|mount a defence
|the right to a defence
Теми
law
|communication
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Іменник
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.
Модель уживання:
play in defence
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'defence' with 'midfield' in football; 'defence' focuses on stopping attacks near goal.
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.)
Словосполучення
strong defence
|play in defence
|defence line
|defence tactics
Теми
sports
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Іменник
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.
Синоніми
security (Broader term that can include non-military measures.)
Антоніми
invasion (An aggressive entry into a country by armed forces.)
Словосполучення
national defence
|defence budget
|defence forces
Теми
military
|politics
|law
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- The country spends money on defence.
- Defence is important for safety.
- They have strong defence forces.
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.