defender

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT 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. 捍卫者
...the most ardent defenders of conventional family values. …传统家庭价值最强烈的捍卫者。
2. N-COUNT 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. 防守队员
Lewis was the NFL's top defender in the 2000 season. 刘易斯是2000年赛季美国国家足球联盟的最佳防守球员。

He gained a reputation as being a staunch defender of civil rights .
She is a strict defender of Catholic orthodoxy .
The defender launched himself at the attacking player , bringing him to the ground .
He produced a brilliant feint , passed two defenders, and smashed the ball into the net .
The defenders repelled the attack without losing any men.