defence system

Thân thiện

The country's defence system includes advanced radar and missile batteries.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A coordinated arrangement of weapons and equipment designed to protect a specific area or region from attack: A "defence system" refers to the integrated weaponry, technology, and infrastructure available and organized for the purpose of defending a territory.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The country invested billions in upgrading its coastal defence system.
  • A missile defence system is crucial for intercepting incoming threats.
  • The ancient city's defence system included high walls and guard towers.

Advanced Usage

• "to deploy a defence system": to position and make a defence system operational.
  • The military decided to deploy the new air defence system along the border.
• "integrated defence system": a system where various components (e.g., radar, missiles, command centers) work together as a unified whole.
  • Modern warfare relies on highly sophisticated integrated defence systems.

Variants and Related Words

• Defense system (noun): The American English spelling of "defence system".
• Defensive system (noun): A system designed for defence; often used interchangeably with "defence system".
• Anti-missile defence system (noun): A specific type of defence system designed to detect and destroy incoming missiles.
• Air defence system (noun): A system designed to defend against airborne attacks.

Synonyms

• Defensive network: A connected system of defensive measures.
• Protection system: A system that provides security and protection.
• Shield (in a metaphorical sense): Something that protects or defends.

Related Phrases

• Ballistic missile defence (BMD) system: A defence system specifically designed to counter ballistic missile threats.
• Early warning system: A system that detects attacks early, often a component of a larger defence system.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the weaponry available for the defense of a region

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