공격이나 위해로부터 누군가 또는 무언가를 보호하는 행위.
The action of protecting someone or something against attack or harm.
예문:
"The immune system is the body's primary defence against infection."
"The soldiers were organized for the defence of the city."
장소를 공격이나 자연재해로부터 보호하기 위해 사용되는 물리적 구조물이나 체계.
A physical structure or system used to protect a place from attack or natural disasters.
예문:
"The government is investing in new coastal defences to prevent flooding."
"Medieval castles featured thick walls as a primary defence."
정책, 아이디어 또는 사람을 지지하거나 정당화하는 논거 또는 연설.
An argument or speech that supports or justifies a policy, idea, or person.
예문:
"The minister spoke in defence of the controversial new law."
"His book is a brilliant defence of individual freedom."
법정에서 피고인이나 피고측을 대신하여 제시되는 주장이나 변론.
The case presented by or on behalf of the party being accused or sued in a court of law.
예문:
"The defence called its first witness to the stand."
"She is a specialist in criminal defence law."
상대 팀의 득점을 막는 것이 주요 역할인 팀 내 선수들.
The players in a team whose primary role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring.
예문:
"The team's defence was impenetrable during the final match."
"He plays in defence for the national football team."
학생이 자신의 학위 논문에 관한 질문에 답변하는 공식적인 구술 심사.
A formal oral examination in which a student answers questions about their thesis or dissertation.
예문:
"She passed her PhD defence with flying colours."
"The candidate was nervous before the start of the thesis defence."