EJDict
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日本語WordNet
argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to strike"
be on the defensive; act against an attack
protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"
fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don't fight it!"
protect or fight for as a champion
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial; "Ms. Smith will represent the defendant"
state or assert; "He maintained his innocence"
JMdict
AIによる解説
To protect from harm or danger; to speak in support of someone or something.
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She righteously defended her beliefs.
彼女は正しく自分の信念を守った。
Threescore soldiers defended the castle.
60人の兵士が城を守った。
The Eurocrat defended the EU's agricultural policy.
そのユーロクラットはEUの農業政策を擁護した。
Pronunciation data from ipa-dict (MIT License) based on cmudict-ipa by @lingz