defence

[US]/dɪˈfens/
[UK]/dɪˈfens/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. defense; equipment for protection; a response to a challenge.

Phrases & Collocations

defence budget

defence mechanism

defence strategy

national defence

air defence

defence against

in defence of

defence construction

civil defence

Example Sentences

the defence of the realm.

the defence is solid.

cutbacks in defence spending.

an exposition and defence of Marx's writings.

responsibility for defence and external affairs.

an effective defence against predation.

rejoinder to the defence

she came to the defence of the eccentric professor.

defence is the subject of considerable discussion in western Europe.

new spending on defence was to be frozen.

the defence is recognized in British law.

a comprehensive review of UK defence policy.

they are being given the runaround by the Defence Ministry.

the commercial spin-off from defence research.

Real-world Examples

The core of her successful defence was that she knew nothing.

Source: Past exam papers of the English reading section for the postgraduate entrance examination (English I).

Outside Amiens, British and Australian troops improvise a defence, and finally halt the German advance.

Source: 2017 Hot Selected Compilation

His lawyers are claiming self defence.

Source: NPR News June 2013 Compilation

Mr Brogan-Moore will lead the defence.

Source: Prosecution witness

Vilified as tyrant of the arts, David tried to stammer a defence.

Source: The Power of Art - Jacques-Louis David

They can cover vast areas and have elaborate defences.

Source: A Concise History of Britain (Bilingual Selection)

The Lakers have the best defence, and I bet they'll beat the Rockets.

Source: Fluent American spoken language

Ministers say Boris Johnson's defence of Dominic Cummings undermines the government's message.

Source: BBC World Headlines

Speak of my lameness, and I straight will halt, against thy reasons making no defence.

Source: The complete original version of the sonnet.

A good way of overcoming these defences was through mining.

Source: A Concise History of Britain (Bilingual Selection)

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