self-defence
UK (ALSO US self-defense) [ˌself.dɪ'fents] noun uncountable
■protection of yourself, either by fighting or discussion 自卫•He used the gun in self-defence.他出于自卫使用了枪。 •In self-defence, I have to say that I only did what you asked me to do.为了自我辩护，我不得不说我只是做了你要我做的事。 ■the skill of fighting without weapons to protect yourself 自卫防身术•She goes to self-defence classes for women.她参加了女子防身术训练班。 |