"She supported the motion to strike"
"Hold that position behind the trees!" "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"
"The senator said he would oppose the bill" "Don't fight it!"
"Ms. Smith will represent the defendant"
"He maintained his innocence"
误 Their duty is to defend the enemy.
正 Their duty is to defend themselves against the enemy.
析 defend含义是“保卫自己,免受敌人攻击”,其宾语是保护的对象; against后接防御的对象。
她保护她的孩子不被疯狗咬伤。误 She defended her children off the mad dog.
正 She defended her children from the mad dog.
析 表示“保护…使免遭危害”时, defend常与from连用。
