defend
Aussprache: [dɪˈfɛnd]
Wort
Kontext: „protection“
(verb) to protect someone or something from being harmed. It’s like when you stand up for your friend if someone is being mean to them.
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She defended her friend when others were teasing him.
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He didn’t defend himself when the bullies came.
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Why should we defend someone who is being picked on?
Kontext: „law“
(verb) to try to prove that someone is not guilty in a court of law. Like when a lawyer speaks up for a person who has been accused of a crime.
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The lawyer defended his client by showing evidence of his innocence.
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She didn’t have anyone to defend her in court, so she was very worried.
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What arguments will you use to defend your position?
Kontext: „sports“
(verb) to try to stop the opposing team from scoring or winning. Like in basketball when a player tries to block the other team from making a basket.
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The player defended the goal beautifully, preventing the other team from scoring.
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They didn’t defend well, which allowed the other team to score easily.
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How do you plan to defend against their attacks during the game?
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