1.argue or speak in defense of;
She supported the motion to strike
2.be on the defensive; act against an attack
3.protect against a challenge or attack;
Hold that position behind the trees!
4.fight against or resist strongly;
The senator said he would oppose the bill
5.protect or fight for as a champion
6.be the defense counsel for someone in a trial;
Ms. Smith will represent the defendant
7.state or assert;
He maintained his innocence
英语单词defend defend英音:[di'fend]美音:[dɪ'fɛnd] 及物动词 vt. 1.防御;保卫;保护 We shall defend our city, whatever the cost may be. 不管代价如何,我们要捍卫我们的城市。 2.【体】防守锛埱蛎诺蕊級 3.【律】为。..辩护;作。..的辩护律师 She defended herself successfully in court. 她在法庭上成功地为自己作了辩护。 4.为。..辩护;为锛埪畚牡蕊級答辩 不及物动词 vi. 1.防御;保卫;保护 2.