defend
Terjemahan
membela, mempertahankan, melindungi
Contoh
The soldiers defended the castle from attack.
Para prajurit mempertahankan kastil dari serangan.
She had to defend her actions to the board.
Dia harus membela tindakannya di hadapan dewan.
The lawyer will defend the client in court.
Pengacara akan membela klien di pengadilan.
Pola Tata Bahasa
((sb./sth.)) ((from/against sb./sth.)) membela (sso./sest.) (dari sso./sest.) The soldiers defended the castle from attack.
((sth.)) membela, membenarkan (sest.) She had to defend her actions to the board.
((sb.)) membela (sso.) (di pengadilan) The lawyer will defend the client in court.
Kata Serupa
Etimologi
Dari bahasa Latin 'defendere' (menangkis), dari 'de-' (lepas) + '-fendere' (memukul).
Tips Menghafal
Bayangkan memasang 'pagar' (fence) untuk menjauhkan bahaya. 'To defend' berarti melindungi.