defender
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT If someone is a defender of a particular thing or person that has been criticized, they argue or act in support of that thing or person. 捍卫者
...the most ardent defenders of conventional family values. …传统家庭价值最强烈的捍卫者。
2. N-COUNT A defender in a game such as football or hockey is a player whose main task is to try and stop the other side from scoring. 防守队员
Lewis was the NFL's top defender in the 2000 season. 刘易斯是2000年赛季美国国家足球联盟的最佳防守球员。
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defender /dɪˈfɛndə/ (defenders)
剑桥词典
- He gained a reputation as being a staunch defender of civil rights .
- She is a strict defender of Catholic orthodoxy .
- The defender launched himself at the attacking player , bringing him to the ground .
- He produced a brilliant feint , passed two defenders, and smashed the ball into the net .
- The defenders repelled the attack without losing any men.
defender noun [C] (PROTECTOR)
someone who protects a place against attack , or who believes in and supports a person , idea , plan , etc.
守卫者，捍卫者；支持者
The city's defenders were outnumbered by the besieging army . 在数量上，守城者不及围城的军队。
So far they have found few defenders of their point of view on campus . 到目前为止，他们在学校里没找到几个支持他们观点的人。
例句
defender noun [C] (IN SPORT)
B2 mainly UKsomeone in a sports team who tries to prevent the other team from scoring points , goals , etc.
防守队员；后卫
The Brazilian attack put France's defenders under pressure . 巴西队的进攻给法国队的后卫施加了很大的压力。 返回 defender