defend

保卫；防护

防守

辩护；辩解

为…当辩护律师

守卫；防御

defend

防护, 辩护, 防卫, [律]作...的辩护律师

defend

1. argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to strike"

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2. be on the defensive; act against an attack

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3. protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"

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4. fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don't fight it!"

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5. protect or fight for as a champion

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6. be the defense counsel for someone in a trial; "Ms. Smith will represent the defendant"

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7. state or assert; "He maintained his innocence"

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