line of defence

• 用于抵御攻击、批评或危险的策略、论据或物理屏障；也指防御阵地或防线。

A strategy, argument, or physical barrier used to protect against attack, criticism, or danger.

1. Military protectionB2formal

   A position or arrangement of troops, weapons, or barriers used to protect against enemy attack.

   防线

   • The army established a strong line of defence along the border.
   • The first line of defence was breached by the advancing troops.
   • They reinforced the second line of defence with additional artillery.

2. Argument or justificationB2formal

   A set of arguments or reasoning used to protect oneself against criticism, accusations, or legal charges.

   辩护理由

   • His lawyer prepared a solid line of defence for the trial.
   • Her main line of defence was that she was not present at the scene.
   • The company's line of defence focused on the lack of evidence.

3. Preventive measureB2formal

   A strategy or system designed to prevent problems, risks, or failures.

   防线

   • Regular backups are your first line of defence against data loss.
   • Vaccination is a crucial line of defence against infectious diseases.
   • Strong passwords are the first line of defence for online security.