请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 home defence
释义

Definition of home defence in English:

home defence

(US home defense)
noun ˌhəʊm dɪˈfɛns
  • 1Organized defence of a country's home territory against attack or invasion. Also (frequently with capital initials): an armed force or division of the armed forces responsible for this.

  • 2Originally and chiefly US. Defence of a person's home or household against intrusion, especially by means of firearms.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Experimentall Discoverie Spanish Practises. From home + defence.

 
 

Definition of home defence in US English:

home defence

(US home defense)
nounˌhəʊm dɪˈfɛns
  • 1Organized defence of a country's home territory against attack or invasion. Also (frequently with capital initials): an armed force or division of the armed forces responsible for this.

  • 2Originally and chiefly US. Defence of a person's home or household against intrusion, especially by means of firearms.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Experimentall Discoverie Spanish Practises. From home + defence.

 
 
随便看

 

英语词典包含464360条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/12/24 2:32:22