defend
gb/dɪfˈɛnd/ us/dɪfˈɛnd/
B1
英語
~ 2200
語義
0件の語義
動詞
B1
action
1
Protect from attack or harm
To keep someone or something safe from being hurt or damaged.
用法パターン：
to defend [someone/something] from [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'defend' with 'protect'. 'Defend' usually suggests active resistance against an attack, while 'protect' can be more general and passive.
類義語
protect (A broader term for keeping something safe, not always involving active resistance.)
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guard (Implies watching over to prevent harm, often more passive than 'defend'.)
対義語
attack (The opposite action of trying to harm or damage someone or something.)
コロケーション
defend territory
|defend rights
|defend oneself
|defend a position
|defend the city
テーマ
conflict
|law
|safety
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The soldiers defended the city against the invaders.
- She defended her friend from unfair criticism.
- The lawyer defended his client in court.
- He bravely defended the injured animal from the dog.
- We must defend our rights when they are threatened.
学習者向け例文
- The dog defended the house.
- She defended her brother from the bully.
- The wall defends the garden from wind.
- He defended his team in the game.
- They defended their country.
動詞
B2
action
2
Support against criticism
To say or do something to show that someone or something is right when others say it is wrong.
用法パターン：
to defend [someone/something] against [criticism/accusation]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this meaning with physical protection. Here, 'defend' is about words and ideas, not physical safety.
類義語
justify (Focuses on giving reasons to show something is right.)
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support (A broader term for standing by someone or something.)
対義語
criticize (To point out faults or express disapproval, which is the opposite of defending.)
コロケーション
defend an idea
|defend a decision
|defend a policy
|defend a statement
テーマ
communication
|argument
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例文
- He defended his decision to leave early.
- The minister defended the new policy in front of reporters.
- She defended her colleague's actions during the meeting.
- The company defended its product against safety concerns.
- He defended his statement as being factually correct.
学習者向け例文
- I defended my answer in class.
- She defended her choice to move.
- He defended his idea in the meeting.
- They defended their plan to the boss.
- The teacher defended the school's rules.
動詞
technical
B1
action
3
Prevent opposing team from scoring
In sports, to try to stop the other team from getting points or goals.
用法パターン：
to defend [a goal/position]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this with general protection; here it specifically refers to sports defense.
類義語
block (In sports, to physically stop an opponent's move.)
対義語
attack (In sports, to try to score points against an opponent.)
コロケーション
defend the goal
|defend a lead
|defend a title
テーマ
sports
例文
- The team defended well in the second half.
- He defended his title successfully in the championship match.
- They defended the goal with great skill.
- Our players defended strongly despite being tired.
学習者向け例文
- We must defend our goal.
- He defended his title again.
- They defended well in the game.
- The team defended their lead until the end.
文法
辞書形
defend
IPA
GB/dɪfˈɛnd/
US/dɪfˈɛnd/
音節・強勢
de - fend （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (fend)
活用形
Verb
- Base: defend
- 3rd Person Singular: defends
- Present Participle: defending
- Past: defended
関連語
Forms
defends
verb
defending
verb
defended
verb
Related words
defensively
adverb
defensiveness
noun
defensible
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
defenceless
adjective
defenseless
adjective
indefensible
adjective
Advanced or less common
defensibility
noun C1
表現
defend a position
1/dɪfˈɛnd ə pəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Protect a place from attack or challenge
To keep control of a place when others try to take it away or disagree with you.
例文
- The army defended their position on the hill.
- He had to defend his position during the debate.
defend a title
1/dɪfˈɛnd ə tˈaɪtəl/
fixed phrase
technical
Compete again to keep championship
To try to win again so you can keep your championship or prize.
例文
- She will defend her title at next year's tournament.
- The champion is ready to defend his title.
defend oneself
1/dɪfˈɛnd wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
Protect yourself from harm or blame
To keep yourself safe from harm or to say things to show you are not wrong.
例文
- She had to defend herself against the accusations.
- He learned how to defend himself in dangerous situations.