defend
/dɪˈfend; dɪ`fɛnd/ v
1 [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sb/sth (from/against sb/sth)
(a) protect sb/sth from harm; guard sb/sth 保护某人[某物]免受伤害; 保卫某人[某事物]
When the dog attacked me, I defended myself with a stick. 那狗扑向我时, 我用棍子自卫.
defend sb from attack, an attacker, injury 保护某人免受攻击、 免遭袭击者攻打、 以免受伤
defend one's country against enemies 卫国抗敌.
(b) act, speak or write in support of sb/sth 为支持某人[某事]而行动、 说话或写文章
defend one's actions, cause, ideas, leader 为自己的行为、 事业、 想法、 领导辩护
The newspaper defended her against the accusations. 报纸为她辩护, 驳斥对她的指责.
defend a lawsuit, ie fight against it in court 对诉讼案进行辩护
You'll need stronger evidence to defend your claim to the inheritance. 你需要更强有力的证据才能为你的遗产继承权进行辩护.
2
(a) [I, Tn, Tn.pr]
(sport 体) protect (the goal, etc) from one's opponents 防守（球门等）; 防卫
Some players are better at defending. 有些运动员较擅长打防卫.
They had three players defending the goal (against attack). 他们有三个队员防守球门.
(b) [Tn] (of a sports champion) take part in a contest to keep (one's position) （指运动冠军）参加卫冕 的比赛
She's running to defend her 400 metres title. 她为蝉联400米冠军而参赛.