defence mechanism

• Психологическая стратегия или автоматический мыслительный процесс, используемый психикой для защиты от тревоги, стресса или неприемлемых мыслей и чувств.

A psychological strategy or automatic mental process used by the mind to protect itself from anxiety, stress, or unacceptable thoughts and feelings.

1. Psychological defense mechanismB2formal

   An unconscious mental process that protects a person from anxiety, guilt, or unacceptable thoughts.

   Психологический защитный механизм

   • Denial is a common defense mechanism after a traumatic event.
   • He uses humor as a defense mechanism to avoid serious conversations.
   • Projection is a defense mechanism where one attributes their own feelings to others.

2. Biological defense mechanismB2formal

   A physical or chemical process in an organism that protects it from harm, such as infection or injury.

   Защитный механизм

   • The immune system is the body's primary defense mechanism against pathogens.
   • A fever is a natural defense mechanism that helps fight infection.
   • The plant's thorns are a defense mechanism against herbivores.