► 動詞防戦 [ぼうせん] [
防戦する]
meaning: defend rank: 4☆
彼等は
必死で防戦した ⇨ They desperately defended themselves
► 名詞防戦 [ぼうせん]
meaning: defend rank: 4☆
彼等は防戦
一方だった ⇨ They were totally on the defensive
More examples:- 拮抗した攻防戦が続いた ⇨ A closely fought offensive and defensive battle continued