defence mechanism
noun /dɪˈfens mekənɪzəm/
/dɪˈfens mekənɪzəm/
(US English defense mechanism)
- a reaction by a living thing against attacks by enemies or diseases
防御机制：生物对敌人或疾病袭击的反应 - The immune system is the body's major defence mechanism.
免疫系统是身体的主要防御机制。 - Plants have complex defence mechanisms, both chemical and electrical.
植物有复杂的防御机制，包括化学的和电的。
- The immune system is the body's major defence mechanism.
- (psychology
心理 防御机制：一种行为方式，无需思考就可以保护自己免受不愉快的感觉或情况的影响 - He uses humour as a defence mechanism.
他用幽默作为防御机制。 - Buying expensive things despite poverty is often a defence mechanism.
尽管贫穷，但购买昂贵的东西往往是一种防御机制。
- He uses humour as a defence mechanism.