self-defence

[英国英语]

AM self-defense

• 1. 

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

  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. 

  N-UNCOUNT Self-defence is the action of protecting yourself against something bad. 自卫行动

  例：

  Tai Chi is an ancient form of self-defence.

  太极拳是一种古老的自卫手段。