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 brave soldier defended the country during the battle.
勇敢的士兵在战斗中保卫了国家。
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 goalkeeper defended the net, stopping several powerful shots.
守门员防守了球门，阻止了几次强有力的射门。
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
捍卫, 支持
to support someone or try to justify an action, plan, etc.
Transitive: to defend sth
例子
She worked hard to defend her research against critics in the academic community.
她努力工作以捍卫她的研究免受学术界的批评。
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。
04
捍卫
to compete in order to keep a title or a seat
Transitive: to defend a title or position
例子
The champion will defend his title in the upcoming boxing match.
冠军将在即将到来的拳击比赛中捍卫他的头衔。
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。
05
辩护, 代表
to represent a person who is on trial
Transitive: to defend sb
例子
The attorney was hired to defend the accused in the high-profile case.
律师被聘请在这起备受瞩目的案件中辩护被告。
During the trial, the lawyer worked tirelessly to defend her client against the charges.
在审判期间，律师不辞辛劳地为她的当事人辩护，以对抗指控。
词汇树
defendable
defender
defending
defend
