defenceKK [dɪˋfɛns] /dɪˈfɛns/發音名詞1防禦、保衛、防護英式,美式作 defenseThe soldiers organized the defence of the bridge overnight.士兵們連夜組織了這座橋的防禦。2國防The government plans to increase defence spending next year.政府計劃明年增加國防支出。3防禦工事、防護設施The old city walls were built as a defence against invaders.那些古老的城牆是為抵禦入侵者而建的防禦工事。4辯護、答辯法律His lawyer presented a strong defence at the trial.他的律師在庭審中提出了有力的辯護。5被告方、辯方法律The defence called three witnesses on the second day.辯方在第二天傳喚了三名證人。6辯解、說詞、理由In his defence, nobody had told him about the new rule.替他說句話,根本沒有人告訴過他這條新規定。7防守運動Our team's defence collapsed in the final ten minutes.我們球隊的防守在最後十分鐘徹底瓦解。8抵抗力、防禦力常用複數Lack of sleep weakens the body's natural defences.睡眠不足會削弱身體的天然抵抗力。9防衛機制、心理防衛心理學Humor can be a defence against painful memories.幽默可以是面對痛苦回憶的一種防衛機制。