新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

self-defence

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • 1[U 不可数名词] 自卫

    Self-defence is the use of force to protect yourself against someone who is attacking you.

    双语例句

    例:

    The women acted in self-defence after years of abuse.

    这些妇女遭受了多年的虐待后终于起来自卫了。

    2[U 不可数名词] 自卫行动

    Self-defence is the action of protecting yourself against something bad.

    双语例句

    例:

    Tai Chi is an ancient form of self-defence.

    太极拳是一种古老的自卫手段。