defend：释义

To make or keep safe from danger, attack, or harm.

Sports To attempt to prevent the opposition from scoring while playing in or near (a goal or area of a field, for example).

Sports To be responsible for guarding (an opposing player).

Sports To compete against a challenger in an attempt to retain (a championship).

To support or maintain, as by argument or action; justify.

Law To represent (a defendant) in a civil or criminal action.

Law To attempt to disprove or invalidate (an action or claim).

To make a defense.

Sports To play defense.