resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger
保卫,保护
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we shall defend our island, whatever the cost .我们要不惜任何代价保卫我们的岛。
speak or write in favour of (an action or person); attempt to justify
为…辩护
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he defended his policy of imposing high rates .他为自己征收高地方税额的政策进行辩护。
conduct the case for (the party being accused or sued) in a lawsuit
为(被告)辩护
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the lawyer had defended dissidents .该律师曾为持不同政见者辩护。
compete to retain (a title or seat) in a contest or election
竞赛中保住(头衔),选举中保住(席位)
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he won the party's nomination to defend the Welsh seat 他赢得该党的提名,以争取保住威尔士的席位
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[as adj.
defending ]the defending champion .卫冕冠军。
[no obj.](in sport)protect one's goal or wicket rather than attempt to score against one's opponents
(体育用语)防守。
"Middle English: from Old French