defence

difesa, protezione

L’atto di proteggere qualcuno o qualcosa da attacchi, pericoli o danni.

In inglese semplice: The act of keeping someone or something safe from attack, danger, or harm.

• The walls provide defence against attack.
• He acted in defence of his family.
• The castle had several layers of defence.

Come si usa: defence against something (Thick walls provided defence against attack.); in defence of someone/something (She spoke in defence of her friend.)

Sinonimi: protection

Contrari: attack

Espressioni comuni: in defence, self defence, defence against attack

difesa

I giocatori di una squadra incaricati di impedire agli avversari di segnare.

In inglese semplice: The players on a team whose job is to stop the other team from scoring.

• Our defence played well.
• Their defence stopped every attack.
• Who will play in defence today?

Contrari: offence, attack

Espressioni comuni: strong defence, weak defence, play in defence

difesa

In un processo, la persona accusata e gli avvocati che la difendono.

In inglese semplice: The accused person and their lawyers in a court case.

• The defence called a witness.
• The judge asked the defence to respond.
• New evidence strengthened the defence case.

Contrari: prosecution

Espressioni comuni: the defence, defence lawyer, defence team

difesa

Piani, spese e servizi del governo per proteggere il paese attraverso le forze armate.

In inglese semplice: Government plans, spending, and services connected with protecting a country through its armed forces.

• Defence spending increased this year.
• The defence minister visited the troops.
• Parliament debated a new defence policy.

Espressioni comuni: defence spending, defence policy, defence minister