How do you use "defend" in a sentence?

The army was deployed to defend the border. She had to defend her thesis before a panel of professors. He always defends his friends when they're criticised.

defend

Q: What does "defend" mean?

To protect from attack or harm; to speak in support of Defend means to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, or harm. It can refer to physical protection, legal representation, or verbal support of a position or person. In sports, defending means protecting your goal or title against opponents.

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Meaning: To protect from attack or harm; to speak in support of

保卫，辩护，防守

defender, proteger, abogar por

守る、弁護する、防御する

공격이나 위험으로부터 보호하다; 옹호하다

Defend means to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, or harm. It can refer to physical protection, legal representation, or verbal support of a position or person. In sports, defending means protecting your goal or title against opponents.

defend意味着保护某人或某物免受攻击、批评或伤害。它可以指身体保护、法律代理或对某一立场或人的言语支持。在体育运动中，defending意味着保护你的球门或头衔免受对手的攻击。

Defend significa proteger a alguien o algo de un ataque, crítica o daño. Puede referirse a protección física, representación legal o apoyo verbal de una posición o persona. En deportes, defending significa proteger tu portería o título contra los oponentes.

defendは、攻撃、批判、または害から誰かや何かを守ることを意味します。物理的な保護、法的代理、または立場や人に対する言葉での支持を指すことがあります。スポーツでは、defendingは相手からゴールやタイトルを守ることを意味します。

Defend는 누군가 또는 무언가를 공격, 비판, 피해로부터 보호하는 것을 의미합니다. 물리적 방어, 법적 변호, 또는 입장이나 사람에 대한 언어적 지지를 가리킬 수 있습니다. 스포츠에서는 상대로부터 골이나 타이틀을 지키는 것을 뜻합니다.

Examples

The army was deployed to defend the border.
军队被部署去保卫边境。
El ejército fue desplegado para defender la frontera.
軍は国境を守るために配備されました。
군대는 국경을 방어하기 위해 배치되었습니다.
She had to defend her thesis before a panel of professors.
她必须在教授小组面前为她的论文答辩。
Ella tuvo que defender su tesis ante un panel de profesores.
彼女は教授陣の前で論文を弁護しなければなりませんでした。
그녀는 교수진 앞에서 논문을 변론해야 했습니다.
He always defends his friends when they're criticised.
当朋友受到批评时，他总是为他们辩护。
Él siempre defiende a sus amigos cuando los critican.
彼は友人が批判されると常に擁護します。
그는 친구들이 비판받을 때 항상 그들을 옹호합니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'defendre', from Latin 'defendere' meaning 'to ward off, protect', from 'de-' (from, away) + '-fendere' (to strike, push). Related to 'fence', 'offend', and 'fend'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal