defending

• 形容词，指用于防御或保护、免受攻击或批评的。

An adjective describing something that is intended to protect or guard against attack or criticism.

1. Preventing opponent from scoringB1formalsport

   Attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring.

   防守的

   • The defending team blocked every shot on goal.
   • Their defending strategy was to keep the ball away from their net.
   • The defending champion played cautiously in the final match.

   同义词coveringdefensivemarkingprotecting

• 用于表示保护某人或某物免受攻击、伤害或批评，或为某立场辩护、支持的动作。

A verb used to indicate the act of protecting someone or something from attack, harm, or criticism, or to argue in support of a position.

1. Protect from harmB1formal

   To protect someone or something from attack, danger, or injury.

   保护

   • The soldiers defended the city from the enemy.
   • She defended her friend against the bullies.
   • The dog defended its owner from the intruder.

   同义词guardpreserveprotectsafeguardsecuresheltershield

   反义词assailassaultattackendangerimperiljeopardize

2. Support an argumentB2formal

   To argue in support of something, especially when it is being criticized.

   辩护

   • The lawyer defended her client in court.
   • He defended his decision to the board of directors.
   • She defended her thesis with strong evidence.

   同义词advocatebackchampionjustifysubstantiatesupportupholdvindicate

   反义词assailattackcriticize

3. Sports: prevent scoringB1informal

   In sports, to try to prevent the opposing team from scoring.

   防守

   • The team defended well throughout the match.
   • He defended the goal with a spectacular save.
   • They defended their title successfully in the championship.

   同义词blockcoverguardmarkprotectrepelresist