defend
/dɪˈfend/
动词
保护,防卫;为…辩护
How can we defend our homeland if we don't have an army?
如果没有军队,我们怎能保护我们的家园?
(在法庭上)为…辩护,当…的辩护律师
Unusually, the accused opted to defend himself in court.
不同寻常的是,被告选择在法庭上为自己辩护。
(运动比赛中)卫冕;蝉联冠军
He will defend his 1,500 metre title this weekend.
他会在周末1500米比赛中争取卫冕。