Maksud perkataan defended dalam bahasa Melayu

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defended

US /dɪˈfɛndɪd/
UK /dɪˈfɛndɪd/

Kata Kerja

1.

mempertahankan, melindungi

protected from harm or danger

Contoh:
The castle was strongly defended against enemy attacks.
Istana itu dipertahankan dengan kuat daripada serangan musuh.
He defended his sister from the bullies.
Dia mempertahankan adiknya daripada pembuli.
2.

mempertahankan, menyokong

supported or argued for (a cause, policy, or person)

Contoh:
She defended her research findings in front of the committee.
Dia mempertahankan penemuan penyelidikannya di hadapan jawatankuasa.
The lawyer successfully defended his client in court.
Peguam berjaya mempertahankan anak guamnya di mahkamah.