Definitions
v. to protect someone or something from attack or harm
保护；保卫
v. to give reasons supporting someone or something being criticised
辩护；捍卫
v. to prevent opponents from scoring in a sport
防守
Example
The mother duck spread her wings to defend her ducklings.
鸭妈妈张开翅膀保护小鸭。
Governments should defend citizens' rights while ensuring that public safety measures remain fair and proportionate.
政府应捍卫公民权利，同时确保公共安全措施公平且适度。
Collocations
- defend against attack
- defend human rights
- defend a decision
- defend a title
Word family
- defence (n.)
- defender (n.)
- defensive (adj.)
- defensible (adj.)
Synonyms
- protect
- guard
Antonyms
- attack
Usage tip
defend ... against/from ...表示保护……免受……。
FAQ
- What does defend mean?
- to protect someone or something from attack or harm to give reasons supporting someone or something being criticised to prevent opponents from scoring in a sport
- How is defend pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈfend/, US /dɪˈfend/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
