in AM, use 美国英语用 self-defense
- N-UNCOUNT (采取武力的)自卫,自我保护
Self-defence is the use of force to protect yourself against someone who is attacking you.
- Richards claimed he acted in self-defence after Pagett opened fire on him during a siege.
理查兹声称在一次围攻中他是在佩吉特朝他开火后才进行自卫的。 - ...courses in karate or some other means of self-defence.
空手道或其他形式的防身课程
- N-UNCOUNT (对待坏事的)自卫,自我保护
Self-defence is the action of protecting yourself against something bad.
- Jokes can be a form of self-defence.
开玩笑可以是一种自我保护。