1. to defend
She went to karate lessons to learn how to defend herself in case of an assault.
We have to defend the country against our enemies.
I had to defend my decision
The army was sent in to defend the country against enemy attack. [often reflexive] She tried to defend herself with a knife. He has hired two lawyers to defend him in court.
英语 单词“verdedigen“(to defend)出现在集合中:
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