to defend
01
방어하다, 보호하다
to not let any harm come to someone or something
Transitive: to defend sb/sth
예시들
Parents instinctively defend their children from potential threats.
부모들은 본능적으로 자녀들을 잠재적 위협으로부터 보호합니다.
02
방어하다
(in sports) to prevent an opponent from scoring a goal or point
Intransitive
Transitive: to defend the scoring position
예시들
She was able to defend her position, preventing the attacker from scoring a point.
그녀는 자신의 위치를 방어할 수 있었고, 공격자가 점수를 내는 것을 막았습니다.
03
변호하다, 대표하다
to represent a person who is on trial
Transitive: to defend sb
예시들
He hired a prominent firm to defend him in the complex legal dispute.
04
방어하다, 지지하다
to support someone or try to justify an action, plan, etc.
Transitive: to defend sth
예시들
He had to defend his business decisions during the board meeting.
그는 이사회 회의 중에 자신의 비즈니스 결정을 변호해야 했습니다.
05
방어하다
to compete in order to keep a title or a seat
Transitive: to defend a title or position
예시들
He had to defend his title in the tournament against some tough competitors.
그는 토너먼트에서 몇몇 강력한 경쟁자들에 대해 자신의 타이틀을 방어해야 했습니다.
어휘 나무
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