defend "为......辩护"

【寓词于境】

阅读下列句子，注意defend在句中的意思和搭配。

1. She defended herself successfully in court.

2. We shall defend our city, whatever the cost may be.

3. He failed to defend him against / from widespread criticism.

【用法归纳】

defend v. 意思是"为......辩护；防卫，保卫"，常用搭配：defend ... against / from ... 保卫（保护）......以免于......

【拓展】

defence / defense n. 防御，保卫

【即学即练】 翻译下列句子。

1. 她必须对他们的指控(charges)为自己辩解。

2. 他保护我免受那条疯狗伤害。

Key:

1. She had to defend herself against their charges.

2. He defended me from / against the mad dog.