defense

A noun referring to the act of protecting someone or something from attack, harm, or danger; also used in legal and sports contexts.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие по защите кого-либо или чего-либо от нападения, вреда или опасности; также используется в юридическом и спортивном контексте.esSustantivo que designa la acción de proteger a alguien o algo de un ataque, daño o peligro; también se usa en contextos jurídicos y deportivos.frNom désignant l'action de protéger quelqu'un ou quelque chose contre une attaque, un préjudice ou un danger ; également utilisé dans les contextes juridique et sportif.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemanden oder etwas vor Angriff, Schaden oder Gefahr zu schützen; wird auch im rechtlichen und sportlichen Kontext verwendet.ptSubstantivo que designa a ação de proteger alguém ou algo contra ataque, dano ou perigo; também é usado no contexto jurídico (argumentação em favor de um réu) e no esportivo (setor ou conjunto de jogadores encarregados de impedir o ataque adversário).zh表示保护某人或某物免受攻击、伤害或危险的行为的名词；也用于法律和体育语境。arاسم يدل على فعل حماية شخص أو شيء من الهجوم أو الضرر أو الخطر؛ ويُستعمل أيضًا في السياق القانوني بمعنى الدفاع أمام المحكمة، وفي السياق الرياضي بمعنى الخط الدفاعي أو اللعب الدفاعي.

1. Protection from attack B1 formal

   The action of protecting someone or something from attack, harm, or danger.

   • The army built a strong defense along the border.
   • She took up self-defense classes for personal safety.
   • The castle's defense system included high walls and a moat.

   ruЗащитаesDefensa contra ataquefrDéfense contre une attaquedeVerteidigungptDefesazh防御arدفاع

   Sinônimos: coverfortificationguardprotectionresistancesafeguardsecurityshield

   Antônimos: aggressionassaultattackoffense

2. Legal argument B2 formal

   The case presented by or on behalf of the party accused of a crime or being sued in a lawsuit.

   • The lawyer prepared a strong defense for her client.
   • The defense argued that the evidence was insufficient.
   • He was given a chance to present his defense in court.

   ruЗащитаesDefensa (en juicio)frDéfense (en droit)deVerteidigungptDefesazh辩护arدفاع

   Sinônimos: answerargumentcaseplea

3. Sports team A2 informal

   The players in a sport whose primary role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring.

   • The team's defense was impenetrable during the match.
   • He plays defense for the basketball team.
   • The defense blocked the opponent's shot.

   ruЗащитаesDefensa (equipo deportivo)frdéfense (dans une équipe sportive)deVerteidigungptDefesazh防守方arالدفاع

   Sinônimos: rearguard

• defences plural form
• defenses plural form
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• defenses' possessive plural form
• defence's possessive singular form
• defense's possessive singular form