单词	self-defence
释义	self-defenceˌself-deˈfence British English, self-defense American English noun [uncountable] Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES self-defence classes All nations have the right to self-defence. She claims she shot him in self-defence. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS But developing a sense of this is essential to wellbeing; assertiveness training and learning self-defence can both help. Clearly the current situation in which the use of force is illegal except in self-defence is inadequate. It has the strange ability to blow itself up with either air or water as a means of self-defence. Its use in self-defence is entirely secondary and only employed as a last resort. Mr De Benedetti's line in self-defence is also rather familiar. The basic rules of self-defence are quite simple: keep your eyes open and you can usually avoid trouble. The latter picked up a crossbow, intending to use it in self-defence. The police claimed they had acted in self-defence. Thesaurus Longman Language Activatorused for defence against attack► defence British /defense American all the weapons, soldiers, systems, or activities that a country uses to defend itself against attack by an enemy: · Defense is expected to be a big issue during the next election.defence/defense spending (=money spent on defence): · Defence spending has risen by 10% in the current budget.defence/defense system: · The military is continuing to work on its missile defense system.the defence/defense industry (=all the companies that make weapons): · The defence industry relies heavily on sales of weapons to foreign countries. ► self-defence British /self-defense American methods used by countries or people to stop themselves from being attacked or harmed: · All nations have the right to self-defence.· self-defence classesin self-defence/defense (=in order to protect yourself): · She claims she shot him in self-defence. ► defences British /defenses American all the soldiers and equipment that are available for defending a country or place: · The new radar system is an important part of the country's defences.· The country has responded to threats of invasion by strengthening its defenses. ► defensive used only for protecting your country or group, not for attacking someone else: · Police officers claimed that their actions during the riots were purely defensive.defensive weapons/position/measures: · According to the report, only defensive weapons had been supplied to Iran. 1something you do to protect yourself or your propertyin self-defence He shot him in self-defence.2skills that you learn to protect yourself if you are attacked
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