defend

Động từ

phòng thủ, bảo vệ

defend one's country against enemies

bảo vệ đất nước chống [bị kẻ địch] xâm lăng

defend somebody from attack

bảo vệ ai khỏi bị tấn công

bào chữa, biện hộ

defend one's actions

bào chữa cho hành động của mình

(thể thao) phòng ngự, chơi ở hàng hậu vệ

some players are better at defending

một số cầu thủ chơi phòng ngự tốt hơn

(thể thao) bảo vệ danh hiệu vô địch

she's running to defend her 400 metres title

chị ta chạy để bảo vệ danh hiệu vô địch 400 mét của mình

* Các từ tương tự:
defendable, defendant, defender

verb

-fends; -fended; -fending

to fight in order to keep (someone or something) safe :to not allow a person or thing to hurt, damage, or destroy (someone or something) [+ obj]

We are prepared to defend [=protect, guard] our country. - often + from or against

They have every right to defend themselves from those who would hurt them.

The army defended the territory against invaders.

Her body was no longer able to defend itself against disease. [no obj]

usually + against

These new weapons will make us better able to defend against attack.

The body's immune system defends against illness.

[+ obj] :to fight or work hard in order to keep (something, such as a right, interest, cause, etc.) from being taken away

The group defends [=protects] the rights of the poor.

The company must defend its own interests.

[+ obj] :to speak or write in support of (someone or something that is being challenged or criticized)

As a U.S. senator, it is my responsibility to defend [=uphold] the Constitution.

We believed it was a cause worth defending.

She defended her friend's behavior.

Stop defending him. What he did was wrong.

sports :to try to stop opponents from scoring [+ obj]

Your job is to defend the goal.

Focus on defending the basket. [no obj]

He defended well throughout the game. - often + against

She tried to defend against the jump shot.

[+ obj] :to compete in order to try to keep (a title, championship, etc.)

The team is looking to defend its national title. [=to win the national title again]

She successfully defended her championship. [=she won the championship again]

[+ obj] :to work as a lawyer for (someone who is being sued or accused of a crime)

They hired a famous lawyer to defend their son.

She defended herself during her trial.

* Các từ tương tự:
defendant

verb

We must defend our civil rights

keep (safe)

Can you defend your position from attack?

fend or ward off

The lawyers defended her right to free speech

plead for

speak or stand up for

stick up for

go to bat for

support

uphold

stand by

champion

stand with or behind or beside

argue for or in behalf of

hold a brief for

espouse

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defend /di'fend/

defend /dɪˈfɛnd/

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