desperate measure
— Noun
– English
～ desperate actions taken as a means to an end; "he had to resort to desperate measures"
defensive measure
— Noun
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～ (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies; "they died in the defense of Stalingrad"; "they were developed for the defense program"
dry measure
— Noun
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～ a unit of capacity for dry commodities (as fruit or grain)
dark meat
— Noun
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～ the flesh of the legs of fowl used as food
defense mechanism
— Noun
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～ (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
defence mechanism
— Noun
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～ (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
Distinguished Conduct Medal
— Noun
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～ a British military decoration for distinguished conduct in the field