to defend
01
守る, 防衛する
to not let any harm come to someone or something
Transitive: to defend sb/sth
例
The brave soldier defended the country during the battle.
勇敢な兵士は戦いの間、国を守った。
02
防ぐ
(in sports) to prevent an opponent from scoring a goal or point
Intransitive
Transitive: to defend the scoring position
例
The goalkeeper defended the net, stopping several powerful shots.
ゴールキーパーはネットを守り、いくつかの強力なシュートを止めた。
03
弁護する, 代表する
to represent a person who is on trial
Transitive: to defend sb
例
The attorney was hired to defend the accused in the high-profile case.
04
守る, 支持する
to support someone or try to justify an action, plan, etc.
Transitive: to defend sth
例
She worked hard to defend her research against critics in the academic community.
彼女は学術界の批評家に対して自分の研究を擁護するために一生懸命働いた。
05
防衛する
to compete in order to keep a title or a seat
Transitive: to defend a title or position
例
The champion will defend his title in the upcoming boxing match.
チャンピオンは、今度のボクシングの試合でタイトルを防衛する予定です。
語彙ツリー
defendable
defender
defending
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