defend
英[dɪ'fend]
美[dɪ'fɛnd]
- vt. 辩护；防护
- vi. 保卫；防守
英英释意
- 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!"
- "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"
- 4. fight against or resist strongly;
- "The senator said he would oppose the bill"
- "Don't fight it!"
- 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"