line of defence
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From Middle English 'line', from Old English 'līne', from Latin 'līnea', and Middle English 'defence', from Old French 'defence', from Latin 'defensum'.
مثال
- The immune system is the body's first line of defence against infection.
- The goalkeeper is the last line of defence in a football team.
- The company's line of defence against the allegations was to deny everything.
ترکیبهای رایج
First line of defence Last line of defence Strong line of defence Formidable line of defence
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- any organization whose responsibility it is to defend against something “police are the major line of defense against crime”
- defensive structure consisting of a barrier that can be employed for defense against attack