to defend
01
保卫, 保护
to not let any harm come to someone or something
Transitive: to defend sb/sth
例子
The superhero was determined to defend the city from villains and threats.
这位超级英雄决心保卫城市免受恶棍和威胁的侵害。
02
防守
(in sports) to prevent an opponent from scoring a goal or point
Intransitive
Transitive: to defend the scoring position
例子
The defense team succeeded in defending their goal from any further attacks.
防守队成功防守了他们的球门，使其免受任何进一步的攻击。
03
辩护, 代表
to represent a person who is on trial
Transitive: to defend sb
例子
During the trial, the lawyer worked tirelessly to defend her client against the charges.
04
捍卫, 支持
to support someone or try to justify an action, plan, etc.
Transitive: to defend sth
例子
The lawyer prepared to defend his client ’s actions during the trial.
律师准备在审判期间辩护他的当事人的行为。
05
捍卫
to compete in order to keep a title or a seat
Transitive: to defend a title or position
例子
The incumbent mayor is preparing to defend her seat in the upcoming election.
现任市长正准备在即将到来的选举中捍卫她的席位。
词汇树
defendable
defender
defending
defend
