defend
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/dɪˈfend/
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/dɪˈfend/
to protect someone or something from harm or attack
Soldiers defend their country from enemies.
士兵保衛他們的國家免受敵人侵害。
to keep something important safe from being lost
Laws defend people's right to free speech.
法律保障人們的言論自由權利。
to speak or write in support of someone or something
He tried to defend his friend's actions when others criticized them.
當別人批評他朋友的行為時,他試圖為其辯護。
to stop the other team from scoring in sports
The team must defend their goal to win the game.
球隊必須防守他們的球門才能贏得比賽。
to try to keep a title or position you already have
She will defend her championship title next month.
她下個月將衛冕她的冠軍頭銜。
to be a lawyer for someone in court
The lawyer will defend the accused person in court.
律師將在法庭上為被告辯護。