line of defense
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From Middle English 'line', from Old English 'līne', from Latin 'līnea', and Middle English 'defense', from Old French 'defense', from Latin 'defensum'.
مثال
- The immune system is the body's first line of defense against infection.
- The goalkeeper is the last line of defense in a football team.
- The company's line of defense against the allegations was to deny everything.
ترکیبهای رایج
First line of defense Last line of defense Strong line of defense Formidable line of defense
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