/ˌselfdɪˈfens/ n.self-defence <英>,self-defense <美>
1.(skill)自卫术;防身术
I really wanted to learn self-defence.我曾很想学习自卫术。
2.(self-protection)自卫;自我保护
Jokes can be a form of self-defence.开玩笑也许是种自我保护。
3.【律】自卫权;正当防卫权
She claims it was self-defence.她声称这是正当防卫。
in self-defence出于自卫
She killed him in self-defence.她出于自卫杀了他。
4.【拳】自卫拳