The land was flat, giving no scope for defence.

土地非常平坦，无法做防卫之用。

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The testimony presented offered a strong case for acquitting her on grounds of self-defence.

所出示的证据为以正当防卫之由宣判她无罪提供了一个有说服力的理由。

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Defence lawyers have still not agreed to terms for payment of blood money to the victims' families.

辩方律师尚未同意向被害人亲属支付抚恤金的条款。

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And today the Secretary for Defence is announcing new retention incentives for our armed forces.

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It takes factories and jobs on the ground to win congressional approval for defence orders.

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