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*de·fend /dɪ`fɛnd; dɪˈfend/
v
1 [T] to protect someone or something from being attacked 保护，保卫:
defend sth against/from Missiles were brought in to defend the town from possible attack. 该城镇引进了导弹以防可能遭受到攻击。
defend yourself He said he used the knife to defend himself. 他说他使用那把刀是为了自卫。
2 [T] to protect something or someone from criticism 为…作辩护:
How can you defend the use of animals for testing cosmetics? 你怎么可以为使用动物做化妆品试验作辩护？
3 [I,T] to try to prevent another team's players from getting goals 防守〔以不让对方得分〕
4 [T] to try to win a sports competition again, so that you remain CHAMPION 卫冕:
Germany are defending World Cup champions. 德国队正在为卫冕世界杯冠军而战。
5 [T] to be the lawyer who tries to show in court that someone is not guilty of a crime 做〔辩方〕的律师
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