B1 [ T ] to protect someone or something against attack or criticism; to speak in favour of someone or something保护,防卫;为…辩护
More examples
All the police officers were equipped with shields to defend themselves against the rioters.
The general rallied his forces to defend the town.
A female lion defends her young ferociously.
Instead of defending traditional values, the church frequently seems weak-kneed and irresolute.
In the past, the party would have closed ranks around its leader and defended him loyally.
to act as a lawyer for someone who has been accused of something in a court of law and try to prove that they are not guilty (在法庭上)为…辩护,当…的辩护律师
[ T ] to compete in a sports competition that you won before and try to win it again(运动比赛中)卫冕;蝉联冠军
[ I ] to try to prevent the opposing player or players from scoring points, goals, etc. in a sport(在体育比赛中)防守,防卫
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