self-defense
self-defense — 名詞
1. action you take to keep yourself safe when someone is trying to hurt or attack y
自衛
受攻擊時保護自己
action you take to keep yourself safe when someone is trying to hurt or attack you
Iris pushed the man away in self-defense when he grabbed her bag.
男子抓住 Iris 的包包時，她出於自衛把他推開。
in self-defense after a direct attack
The shopkeeper said he hit the thief only in self-defense.
店主說，他打那名小偷只是出於自衛。
say or claim self-defense
During the trial, Selim claimed self-defense after the late-night fight.
在審判期間，Selim 主張深夜那場打鬥後自己的行為是出於自衛。
claim self-defense in court
Olivia raised her arms in self-defense as the dog rushed forward.
狗猛衝過來時，Olivia 抬起雙臂自衛。
The law allows reasonable force in self-defense during an immediate attack.
法律允許人在遭到立即攻擊時以合理武力自衛。
reasonable force in self-defense
- act in self-defense
- claim self-defense
- use force in self-defense
- a self-defense case
- self-protection
is broader and can include avoiding danger, not only fighting back
- protection
is much wider and does not have to mean protecting yourself
- justification
can describe the legal excuse, not the act of defending yourself
文法句型
in self-defense
claim self-defense
use force in self-defense
用法筆記
Often follows in and commonly appears when someone explains or judges a violent response. Distinguish from sense 2, which names training or skills rather than a single act of protection.
常見錯誤
2. training in simple fighting methods you can use without a weapon to protect your
防身術
徒手保護自己的技巧
training in simple fighting methods you can use without a weapon to protect yourself
Tara joined a self-defense class after walking home alone at night.
Tara 在夜裡獨自走路回家後，去報名了防身術課。
take a self-defense class
The coach teaches self-defense to office workers every Saturday morning.
教練每週六早上都教上班族防身術。
teach self-defense to learners
Christopher practiced basic self-defense moves with a partner in the gym.
Christopher 在健身房和搭檔練習基本的防身動作。
basic self-defense moves
Many schools offer self-defense training before students leave for college.
許多學校會在學生離家上大學前提供防身訓練。
self-defense training
Paloma learned self-defense so she would feel calmer on the bus.
Paloma 學了防身術，好讓自己在公車上更安心。
- self-defense class
- self-defense training
- basic self-defense moves
- learn self-defense
- martial arts
is broader and can include sport, tradition, or fitness, not only personal safety
- combat training
sounds stronger and is often linked to military or police practice
- protection techniques
is a looser description rather than a fixed everyday term
文法句型
learn self-defense
take a self-defense class
self-defense training
用法筆記
Usually refers to classes, lessons, training, or techniques that prepare you before danger happens. Distinguish from sense 1, which describes protecting yourself during an actual attack or threat.