🇬🇧🇨🇳 defence - 防御 : English Lesson

Meaning of "defence" ("防御"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Defence is what you do to keep yourself, someone else, or something safe from harm, danger, or attack, like when you block a ball from hitting the goal or protect your sandwich from a sneaky seagull.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

In defence of his last cookie, Liam wrapped it in tin foil, hid it in the freezer, and labeled it “frozen broccoli.”

As a defence against her alarm clock, Chloe buried it under three pillows, a hoodie, and a whimper of despair.

As a defence against getting up, my body claimed gravity was extra strong on Mondays and refused to leave the bed.

For defence against boredom, the teacher unleashed a surprise quiz, which somehow made the boredom fight back harder.

In medieval castles, defence included moats full of water—because nothing says “Go away” like a giant wet ditch between you and someone with a sword.

A small dog makes a pile of soft toys in defence of a wet cat. The toys are a simple defence against the rain. A child puts a hat as defence and the dog stands in defence and barks. The cat hides and then comes out, dry and safe, and all smile at the little defence.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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