defend

US /dɪˈfend/
UK /dɪˈfend/
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1.

保衛, 防禦

protect from harm or danger

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The soldiers bravely defended the city.
士兵們勇敢地保衛了這座城市。
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She always defends her younger brother from bullies.
她總是保護她的弟弟免受欺凌。
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guardsecureshieldsafeguardfend off
2.

辯護, 擁護

speak or write in favor of (an action or idea); advocate for

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It's important to defend your beliefs.
捍衛你的信仰很重要。
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The lawyer will defend his client in court.
律師將在法庭上為他的客戶辯護。
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advocatechampionsupportupholdvindicate
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defendantdefender