Wordiyodefend
🇬🇧 UK/di'fend/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kTOEFLB1
Definitions
v.
To protect from attack or harm; to argue in support of someone or something; to represent in court
防卫，保护；辩护
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.defend against防御对抗
- 2.defend rights维护权利
- 3.defend yourself自卫
Example Sentences
- 1.
Parents have a responsibility to defend their children from physical and emotional harm.
- 2.
The defendant's lawyer argued vigorously to defend his client against the charges.
- 3.
Nations must defend their borders against military threats and foreign aggression.