defending
US /dɪˈfɛndɪŋ/
UK /dɪˈfɛndɪŋ/
动词
1.
保卫, 防御
to protect from harm or danger
示例:
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The soldiers were defending the city from the enemy attack.
士兵们正在保卫城市免受敌人攻击。
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She spent her life defending the rights of the oppressed.
她一生都在捍卫受压迫者的权利。
2.
辩护, 维护
to argue in support of something or someone
示例:
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He was defending his decision to leave the company.
他正在为自己离开公司的决定辩护。
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The lawyer did an excellent job defending his client in court.
律师在法庭上出色地为他的委托人辩护。
形容词
防守的, 卫冕的
serving to protect or guard
示例:
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The team's defending strategy was very effective.
球队的防守策略非常有效。
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He is the defending champion in the boxing match.
他是拳击比赛的卫冕冠军。