| 单词 | defend |
| 释义 | defend defend // verb
1 [+ obj or no obj] to protect sb/sth against an attack or harm: The firm is prepared to defend (itself) against a hostile takeover bid. They have been struggling to defend market share. The unions will support whatever action members decide to take in defending their jobs. The central bank says it has sufficient reserves to defend the local currency.
2 [+ obj] to say or write sth in support of sb/sth that has been criticized: They have defended their decision to close the plant.
3 (Law ) [+ obj] to resist a legal claim that is brought against you: You need to inform the court if you intend to defend the claim. The company has said it will vigorously defend itself against the lawsuit.
4 (Law ) [+ obj] to act as a lawyer for sb who has been charged with a crime: She hired one of the UK's top lawyers to defend her. |
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