| 单词 | defend |
| 释义 | defend —defend /dɪˈfend/ verb (SPORT) ↑Verb Endings for defend F0 [T] to compete in a sports competition that you won before and try to win it again: » He will defend his 1500 metre title at the weekend.» The defending champion will play her first match of the tournament tomorrow.Thesaurus+: ↑Competing in sport , ↑Competing and contending (non-sporting)F0 [I] to try to prevent the opposing player or players from scoring points, goals, etc. in a sport: » In the last ten minutes of the match, we needed to defend.Thesaurus+: ↑General terms used in ball sportsWord Builder:–Nouns: defendant, defender–Adjectives: indefensible, defensive–Verbs: defend–Adverbs: defensivelyverb [T] (PROTECT) ↑Verb Endings for defend ► B1 to protect someone or something against attack or criticism: » How can we defend our homeland if we don't have an army?» White blood cells help defend the body against infection.» They are fighting to defend their beliefs/interests/rights.» He vigorously defended his point of view.» The Bank of England intervened this morning to defend the pound (= stop it from losing value).» The prime minister was asked how he could defend (= explain his support for) a policy that increased unemployment.» He will be defending (= trying not to lose) his title at the European Championships next week.» I'm going to karate lessons to learn how to defend myself.» I can't afford a lawyer so I shall defend myself (= argue my own case in a law court).→ COMPARE ATTACK(Cf. ↑attack) verb (HURT)Thesaurus+: ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Defending and protectingWord Builder:–Nouns: defendant, defender–Adjectives: indefensible, defensive–Verbs: defend–Adverbs: defensively• • • Extra Examples:» All the police officers were equipped with shields to defend themselves against the rioters.» The general rallied his forces to defend the town.» A female lion defends her young ferociously.» Instead of defending traditional values, the church frequently seems weak-kneed and irresolute.» In the past, the party would have closed ranks around its leader and defended him loyally. |
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