The most common defence of legalese is the need for precision, says Mr Martinez (who trained as a lawyer before switching to cognitive science).

马丁内斯先生(在转向认知科学之前曾接受过律师培训)表示，对法律术语最常见的辩护是对准确性的需求。

We should develop the WEU, not as an alternative to NATO, but as a means of strengthening Europe's contribution to the common defence of the West.

我们应该发展西欧联盟，但不是为了替代北约，而是作为一种手段，以增强欧洲对西方共同防务的贡献。

In those ancient times, he was little more than the greatest proprietor in his dominions, to whom, for the sake of common defence against their common enemies, the other great proprietors paid certain respects.

在古代，他只不过是他领地内最大的地主，其他大地主为了共同防御他们共同的敌人，对他表示了一定的敬意。