defend的意思

defend

英 /dɪ'fend/ 美 /dɪ'fɛnd/

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基本释义

  • v 辩护;防护

    to use arguments to protect something or someone from criticism, or to prove that something is right

例句

  1. She was always defending her husband in front of their daughter.

    她在女儿面前总是为丈夫辩解。

  2. Students should be ready to explain and defend their views.

    学生应该勇于为自己的观点进行解释和辩护。

短语

  • defend oneself 自卫;申辩;自行辩护
  • defend against 防卫,保卫;抵抗
  • defend with 用…防卫

近义词

vt [法]辩护;防护 to claim、forefend
vi 保卫;防守 hold position

同根词

adj
adv defensively 防御地;守势地
v defending 防护;防卫(defend的ing形式)