新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

defender

英  [dɪˈfendə]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • defenders

    1[C 可数名词] 捍卫者

    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.

    双语例句

    例:

    the most ardent defenders of conventional family values.

    传统家庭价值观最热烈的捍卫者。

    2[C 可数名词] 防守队员

    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.

    双语例句

    例:

    Graham predicts that the 19-year-old will become one of England's top defenders.

    格拉汉姆预测说这个19岁的年轻人会成为英格兰最棒的防守球员之一。